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AT57 HWZ

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,638 mi
Last recorded86,638 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT57 HWZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 86,638 miles

front discs surface corroded

many different areas of age related corrosion developing

Fail 9 Dec 2025 86,638 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

front discs surface corroded

many different areas of age related corrosion developing

Pass 8 Nov 2024 83,695 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres heavily worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 81,395 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 77,636 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both chassis elgs & both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,621 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 73,615 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 69,569 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users On start up (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 55,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,103 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 45,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 37,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished (made in 2007)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 37,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner almost through to canvas (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished (made in 2007)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 29,923 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 28,262 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,350 miles

emissions not detected

Fail 7 Jan 2013 26,350 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emissions not detected

Pass 10 Jan 2012 22,002 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 18,283 miles

both front tyres - wearing on inner edges

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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AT57 HWZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel 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 AT57 HWZ, 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 AT57 HWZ registered?

AT57 HWZ is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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