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AC08 LSD

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,767 mi
Last recorded69,767 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 LSD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 69,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 64,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 64,599 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 58,315 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 58,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 50,074 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 50,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulges in tyre inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 36,992 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2020 36,991 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 29,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2019 29,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge misshapen and starting to split (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 21,896 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 21,896 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,693 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 17,810 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 15,275 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 13,348 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 12,142 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 7,666 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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AC08 LSD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,449 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC08 LSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC08 LSD registered?

AC08 LSD is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is AC08 LSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 LSD shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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