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GF08 SCX

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Orange Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

117,725 mi
Last recorded117,725 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 SCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 117,725 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 May 2017 117,725 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,965 miles

Front brake pads low and discs heavily lipped, Rear brake pads low and discs excessively corroded

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2016 104,965 miles

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

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

Front brake pads low and discs heavily lipped, Rear brake pads low and discs excessively corroded

Nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,718 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,718 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 80,885 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

crack to left hand side of screen out of vision and not obstructing drivers view of road.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 80,885 miles

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

crack to left hand side of screen out of vision and not obstructing drivers view of road.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 67,174 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 67,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2011 50,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,991 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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GF08 SCX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Orange with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 GF08 SCX, 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 GF08 SCX registered?

GF08 SCX is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GF08 SCX safe to buy?

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