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AO08 ZHC

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,581 mi
Last recorded134,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZHC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 134,581 miles

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 16 Jul 2020 134,580 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Oct 2019 132,781 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Fail 1 Oct 2019 132,781 miles

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

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

corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,058 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 118,058 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing at clamp badly (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 108,953 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 100,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 100,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 80,681 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2014 67,899 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,899 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 56,997 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 56,997 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 43,628 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 32,960 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 32,960 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 ZHC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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