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AX57 EHG

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,243 mi
Last recorded104,243 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 EHG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 104,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,197 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,609 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 97,608 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 97,490 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 95,644 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 90,326 miles

front flexi has slight leak

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

o/s/f cv joint worn

Fail 10 Aug 2019 90,326 miles

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

front flexi has slight leak

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2018 81,804 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 81,804 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,146 miles

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers has cracks

both track rod end ball joint dust cover has cracks

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Fail 14 Jul 2017 75,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front lower arm ball joint dust covers has cracks

both track rod end ball joint dust cover has cracks

o/s/f drop link has slight play

Pass 11 Jul 2016 67,467 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 67,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 56,975 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 46,004 miles

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

o/s/f ,n/s/f wearing on edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 41,336 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 35,994 miles

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

arm rest attached to o/s/front seat belt stork

Pass 19 Jan 2011 27,152 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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AX57 EHG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AX57 EHG, 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 AX57 EHG registered?

AX57 EHG is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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