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AV08 AOW

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,111 mi
Last recorded87,111 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 AOW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 87,111 miles

turbo breather pipe insecure

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2023 87,111 miles

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

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

turbo breather pipe insecure

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2022 83,159 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,501 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 72,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 68,729 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 63,817 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 57,019 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,228 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,431 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 19 Mar 2016 44,404 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2015 38,453 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 31,221 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 24,027 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 18,779 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 18,779 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 13,041 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 AOW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AOW, 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 AOW is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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