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AF08 GHO

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,297 mi
Last recorded60,297 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GHO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 60,297 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 60,297 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 56,016 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 56,016 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 50,658 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 45,556 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 45,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 40,481 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 40,481 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 34,786 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 34,766 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 33,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,763 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 31,763 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 29,592 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 29,592 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low main beam (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,230 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

rear discs corroded on outer faces

Fail 9 Mar 2016 27,230 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs corroded on inner faces

rear discs corroded on outer faces

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,521 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,999 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 18,439 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)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 14,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 9,683 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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AF08 GHO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 AF08 GHO, 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 AF08 GHO registered?

AF08 GHO is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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