MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front shock casing corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front shock casing corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate damaged/cracked.
Front shock absorber casings corroded.
Front wipers are smeary.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake drums corroded.
Rear underside of body corroded.
starter motor sounds rough on start up.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))
Front registration plate damaged/cracked.
Front shock absorber casings corroded.
Front wipers are smeary.
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake drums corroded.
Rear underside of body corroded.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front shock absorbers casings are corroded
Nearside Rear shock aborber casing corroded
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear heat sheild loose
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn into suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front shock absorbers casings are corroded
Nearside Rear shock aborber casing corroded
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear heat sheild loose
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to perish
nearside front brake pad is about 2/3 worn
offside front tyre is getting low on the inner edge
offside rear tyre is getting low on the inner edge but passes the MOT due to tyre design
track rod ends and suspension ball joint dust boots are starting to perish
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 6000 miles left (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
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WJ08 VZV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WJ08 VZV, 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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WJ08 VZV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 March 2008.
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