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AF08 GHZ

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,393 mi
Last recorded94,393 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GHZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,393 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 94,388 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 91,469 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 91,469 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 91,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,514 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 89,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 83,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, small cuts in sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 78,807 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 74,655 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 May 2017 74,579 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre impact damage to outer sidewall

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished and cracked on inner and outer sidewalls and in tread grooves

Pass 9 May 2016 69,803 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 65,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 59,190 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 53,259 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 46,652 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,677 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 GHZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF08 GHZ, 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 GHZ registered?

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

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