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AO08 ZGS

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,730 mi
Last recorded79,730 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZGS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 79,730 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 79,588 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 69,779 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 68,518 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive corroded sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,554 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,203 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 54,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,422 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 47,776 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,503 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,742 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,045 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 24,438 miles

front tyres getting low

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 ZGS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO08 ZGS, 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 ZGS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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