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HY08 FBD

2008 Mitsubishi I

Blue Petrol 659cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,062 mi
Last recorded44,062 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi I31,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 FBD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelI
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine659cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 44,062 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2024 42,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 42,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,352 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 37,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 33,730 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 33,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 29,492 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 26,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 15,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 6,482 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 4,896 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 1,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 39,782 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2014 34,840 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,006 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 25,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 25,020 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,928 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi I?

Based on 8,915 MOT tests across 621 vehicles.

81.2%
Pass Rate
3,147
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
621
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 134
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened 77
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 58
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
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HY08 FBD is a 2008 Mitsubishi I in Blue with a 659cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi I models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 31,898 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 I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 134 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY08 FBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi I typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HY08 FBD registered?

HY08 FBD is a 2008 Mitsubishi I, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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