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AV08 AOB

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,396 mi
Last recorded104,396 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AOB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 104,396 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 104,396 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 99,130 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 99,130 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 94,477 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 90,062 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 84,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 84,215 miles

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

front suspension components corroding.

Pass 30 May 2017 83,656 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 83,655 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 83,518 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 76,745 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 76,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,101 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

parking brake readings n/s/r 130 kg lock o/s/r 70 kg no lock

water on inside of offside rear lamp unit

Pass 15 May 2013 53,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

front discs liped

Fail 14 May 2013 53,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre has cuts on inside sidewall

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

front discs liped

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

slighit bind on n/s/f

Pass 18 May 2012 41,240 miles

o/s/r tyre damaged in side wall

Fail 18 May 2012 41,240 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre damaged in side wall

Pass 20 May 2011 30,056 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,535 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 AOB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AV08 AOB, 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 AOB is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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