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AO08 ZGR

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

78,228 mi
Last recorded78,228 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 78,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 78,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underbody corroded

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 64,282 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 61,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,554 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 58,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 58,197 miles

osr coil spring corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2020 58,197 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

osr coil spring corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 56,513 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 54,565 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 51,303 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 46,097 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 46,097 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,629 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 34,435 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 1955015

Pass 28 Feb 2012 28,405 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,893 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 22,893 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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AO08 ZGR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AO08 ZGR, 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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AO08 ZGR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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