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AO08 ZHE

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,859 mi
Last recorded45,859 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ZHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 45,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

various suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2024 45,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2023 44,950 miles

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 43,552 miles

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 43,543 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 41,726 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 41,723 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 40,489 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 40,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 38,210 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 36,233 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 32,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 27,915 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 23,704 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 19,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 16,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 13,814 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,707 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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 ZHE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHE, 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 AO08 ZHE registered?

AO08 ZHE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AO08 ZHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 ZHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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