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AV08 HNE

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,029 mi
Last recorded166,029 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HNE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 166,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2023 166,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2022 158,248 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 158,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 150,750 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))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2021 150,750 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 143,486 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 127,683 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 127,683 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 117,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 102,457 miles

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

Fail 20 Jun 2017 102,356 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear number plate light dim

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades slightly smear the screen

Pass 2 Jun 2016 83,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 83,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread deep splits to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image not checked (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 69,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 50,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,297 miles

n/s wiper blade split o/s wiper arm broken

Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,289 miles

cuts in both rear tyres

front wipers smear

Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,226 miles

offside front tyre on 2mm

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 HNE is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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