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SW08FNP
2008 MITSUBISHI COLT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1124cc
General Information
- Registration SW08FNP
- Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
- Model COLT
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1124cc
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- Expires 16 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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75 Total Defects Recorded
10 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 39,726 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have corrosion on the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- corrosion on vehicle body, front sub frame and suspension components
- Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 38,725 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tie rod corroded but not seriously weakened
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tie rod corroded but not seriously weakened
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 38,724 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake drum fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Tie rod corroded but not seriously weakened
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tie rod corroded but not seriously weakened
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Along side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Lower part (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Axle corroded but not seriously weakened
12 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 37,047 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 35,669 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024 11 Jun 202614 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 35,669 MI
11 Jun 20267 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 33,229 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 30,881 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2022 11 Jun 20263 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 30,881 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
31 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 29,657 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 28,470 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
15 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 26,880 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2019 11 Jun 202615 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 26,880 MI
11 Jun 20266 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 25,146 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2018 11 Jun 202617 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 22,913 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2017 11 Jun 202620 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,175 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 20,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
20 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 16,296 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2015 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 15,141 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 14,143 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 14,142 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 11,255 MI
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SW08FNP was registered on 2008-05-15
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