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AV08 AOH

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,379 mi
Last recorded61,379 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AOH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 61,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 61,379 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,850 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 58,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 54,811 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 54,811 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))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 49,833 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 42,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Fail 5 Mar 2020 42,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Feb 2019 37,067 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,722 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 27,037 miles

Cracking on both front tyres

Cracking on both rear tyres

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Wiper worn & smearing

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 27,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Wiper worn & smearing

Cracking on both front tyres

Cracking on both rear tyres

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 24,177 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 19,799 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,419 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 14,905 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 13,878 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 11,689 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 AOH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOH, 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 AV08 AOH registered?

AV08 AOH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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