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AV08 AOA

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,013 mi
Last recorded88,013 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AOA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 88,013 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 81,918 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 81,624 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 74,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 71,780 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release push button loose (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 71,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Release push button loose (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 66,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking in tread and sidewalls. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Parking brake low effort

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage and cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,007 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 64,007 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 62,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Park brake reading low

Fail 10 Jun 2019 62,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Park brake reading low

Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,263 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 57,624 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 57,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,025 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/front

Vehicle presented on wet conditions

Fail 19 Jul 2014 51,330 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted to n/s/front

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Vehicle presented on wet conditions

Pass 19 Jun 2013 46,459 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 41,819 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 27,172 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,819 miles

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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AV08 AOA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AV08 AOA, 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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AV08 AOA is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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