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AV08 HHR

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,312 mi
Last recorded47,312 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HHR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 47,312 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both head lights deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2025 46,435 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 45,328 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 45,328 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 44,646 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 43,635 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 43,621 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,775 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,078 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Mar 2020 42,067 miles

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

Front both front wiper blades getting worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2019 41,142 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 40,142 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 40,142 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 39,099 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 39,099 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,927 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,371 miles

o/s rear brake slight binding

o/s rear tyre slight cracking on walls

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Mar 2014 35,856 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 34,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,733 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 HHR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HHR, 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 HHR registered?

AV08 HHR is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AV08 HHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 HHR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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