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AE58 DPF

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,024 mi
Last recorded97,024 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DPF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 97,024 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 93,788 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 93,684 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,692 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 84,185 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,676 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 79,676 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure to its housing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 73,352 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,814 miles

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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 64,282 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 64,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 58,064 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front cut on inner sidewall of tyre

Nearside Front tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Front wheel rim slightly distorted

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall worn

Nearside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

Pass 4 Aug 2014 50,727 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,774 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 35,660 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 27,810 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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AE58 DPF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AE58 DPF, 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 AE58 DPF registered?

AE58 DPF is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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