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AV08 UUH

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 UUH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,477 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2025 69,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts rubbing on o/s front wheel (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 50,427 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 42,406 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 39,513 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 38,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 37,346 miles

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

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

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))

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2019 35,584 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 35,040 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 34,098 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 32,640 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 11 May 2015 30,664 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres are perished/ cracked

Pass 27 May 2014 28,659 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 26,027 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

Fail 17 May 2013 26,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake imbalance 24%

Pass 22 May 2012 19,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 14,534 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 UUH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 UUH, 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 UUH registered?

AV08 UUH is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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