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AF08 GKC

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

78,290 mi
Last recorded78,290 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GKC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 78,290 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 76,314 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 76,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 76,140 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 74,939 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,855 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 71,364 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,772 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 70,771 miles

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

Offside Rear indicator bulb faded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 67,988 miles

chip + slight damage to o/s windscreen

mirror hanger more than 40mm in driver s view area (removed)

o/s wiper torn slightly

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2017 61,474 miles

chip in o/s windscreen

Fail 23 Feb 2017 61,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both light aims too high (adjusted)

chip in o/s windscreen

Pass 16 Mar 2016 52,461 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 52,458 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 49,914 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,666 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 38,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn inner tread

Pass 12 Mar 2012 28,302 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,815 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 15,815 miles

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

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 GKC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GKC, 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 GKC registered?

AF08 GKC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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