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AE58 BJX

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,649 mi
Last recorded118,649 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 BJX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2021 118,649 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underbody slightly corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2020 113,850 miles

Exhaust blowing

Slight drag noted on n/s/f brake

Underneath generally rusty

Wear noted on both front brake disc

n/s/f outer constant velocity boot perished and weeping

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2020 113,850 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust blowing

Slight drag noted on n/s/f brake

Underneath generally rusty

Wear noted on both front brake disc

n/s/f outer constant velocity boot perished and weeping

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 8 Oct 2019 111,156 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 108,125 miles

advise front discs

Fail 13 Oct 2018 108,125 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise front discs

Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,625 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 96,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 79,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,686 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 54,776 miles

front tyre`s worn to legal limit.

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,665 miles

both front tyres worn on tread edges but still legal

Fail 4 Oct 2013 43,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on tread edges but still legal

Pass 16 Oct 2012 34,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 28,830 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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AE58 BJX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AE58 BJX, 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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AE58 BJX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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