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AV08 HHY

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,411 mi
Last recorded122,411 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HHY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 122,411 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 106,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 106,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No rear seats fitted

Offside Front Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,667 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 86,667 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 68,422 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2017 68,422 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 51,508 miles

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

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

Wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 51,508 miles

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2015 34,089 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 20,151 miles

rear tyres outer side walls begining to perish

Pass 30 May 2013 17,847 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,268 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 10,694 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 10,691 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 HHY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HHY, 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 HHY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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