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AV08 MLY

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,520 mi
Last recorded132,520 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 MLY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,520 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 128,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 128,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 123,940 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 117,771 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 106,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 102,465 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 99,350 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 99,350 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,607 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,607 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 70,158 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 56,188 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 56,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 37,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,559 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 32,559 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 MLY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

AV08 MLY is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 April 2008.

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