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AV57 ZXU

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

149,754 mi
Last recorded149,754 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV57 ZXU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 149,754 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 149,754 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,616 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 128,875 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 128,872 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 120,212 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 120,212 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 110,822 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has slight uneven tread wear

Fail 6 Dec 2017 110,821 miles

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 tyre has slight uneven tread wear

Pass 20 Dec 2016 103,519 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 103,519 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 94,039 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,966 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 81,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,698 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 69,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 58,083 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 58,083 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 45,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 45,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 33,972 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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AV57 ZXU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AV57 ZXU, 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 AV57 ZXU registered?

AV57 ZXU is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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