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AV08 HND

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,868 mi
Last recorded102,868 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 102,868 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing broke/missing but still functioning as intended.

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

Fail 23 Dec 2024 102,868 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Bottle Empty. (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk outer casing broke/missing but still functioning as intended.

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 89,959 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 87,563 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 84,770 miles

Nearside Rear Sidewall Tyre cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,835 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,891 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 81,891 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,861 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,512 miles

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

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

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,512 miles

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

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

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

offside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2015 63,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 56,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 48,543 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 40,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,893 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 HND is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HND, 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 HND is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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