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AP08 LVE

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,970 mi
Last recorded48,970 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 LVE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 48,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 47,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2.5 / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 45,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm tread cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 43,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread @ 2.5 / 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 40,753 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 40,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished 205.45.16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 38,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2020 38,907 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 37,243 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 35,729 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Fail 9 May 2018 35,729 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

Rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 19 May 2017 33,390 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inner sidewall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,836 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 23,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 22,885 miles

both rear tyres cracked

nearside front tyre low on outer edge but has raised tread

offside tyre edges low on egdes but has raised tread

Pass 5 Aug 2013 21,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,699 miles

both sides front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,000 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

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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AP08 LVE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AP08 LVE, 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 AP08 LVE registered?

AP08 LVE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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