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SW08OET
2008 MITSUBISHI COLT
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1124cc
General Information
- Registration SW08OET
- Manufacturer MITSUBISHI
- Model COLT
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1124cc
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17
Total Tests
8
Passes
9
Failures
47.06%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
3 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 123,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
16 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 123,109 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Central Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
17 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,629 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2019 13 Jun 20269 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,629 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment above pedals/excess movement on steering shaft (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Power steering ram modified and steering adversely affected NEARSIDE STEERING RACK VERY BADLY WORN (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Steering column attachment defective universal joint at steering rack attachment badly worn (2.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Power steering ram modification unsafe NEARSIDE STEERING RACK VERY BADLY WORN (2.1.5 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- CAR STEERING REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,288 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 106,211 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 89,392 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
29 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 89,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
24 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,154 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,192 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2015 13 Jun 20266 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 80,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
3 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 74,274 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2014 13 Jun 20263 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 74,274 MI
13 Jun 20261 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,183 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 64,182 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- o/s/r wheel bearing not checked as to wheel binding on Dangerous
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 52,982 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2012 13 Jun 202612 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 52,982 MI
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SW08OET was registered on 2008-07-30
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