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AV08 HNM

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,510 mi
Last recorded90,510 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HNM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 90,510 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 89,356 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 89,356 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTHSIDE (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTHSIDE (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 87,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 86,827 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,376 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 79,740 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 76,865 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 76,865 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 73,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs scored+worn/lipped +rear brake discs scored +worn/lipped

Pass 24 Mar 2017 79,138 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing on screen.

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,131 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,533 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 65,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,571 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,923 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 25,943 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 19,015 miles

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

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 HNM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HNM, 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 HNM registered?

AV08 HNM is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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