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AC08 ZKA

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

46,296 mi
Last recorded46,296 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 ZKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 46,296 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 43,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 39,516 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 35,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2023 35,165 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 34,940 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,305 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 31,906 miles

Rear Both rear tyres are 13 years old

Pass 16 May 2019 27,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 24,989 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 21,919 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 17,237 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 13,931 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 10,640 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 10,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 6,996 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 24,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2011 4,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 4,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZKA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZKA, 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 ZKA registered?

AC08 ZKA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is AC08 ZKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 ZKA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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