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AV08 NZS

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,294 mi
Last recorded61,294 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 NZS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 61,294 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 61,293 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2024 57,711 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2024 57,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 54,736 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 54,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 52,347 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 52,334 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 49,480 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 46,610 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 43,853 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,551 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 35,410 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 31,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 29,030 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 28,361 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 25,464 miles

Rear tyres cracked poor condition

Fail 16 May 2014 25,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres poor condition

Pass 17 May 2013 22,592 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 11 May 2012 19,859 miles

front heat shield slightly loose

water in offside rear light unit

Pass 3 Jun 2011 15,795 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 NZS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

AV08 NZS is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is AV08 NZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV08 NZS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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