2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · FP58 SFF
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2008. Recorded mileage 88,806 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2017.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2017
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Dec 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FP58 SFF Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2016
- 88,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
FP58 SFF Mileage History
- 05/10/201149,151 mi
- 05/10/201149,151 mi
- 25/10/201259,456 mi+10,305 mi
- 03/04/201469,455 mi+9,999 mi
- 04/04/201469,496 mi+41 mi
- 02/03/201578,197 mi+8,701 mi
- 10/09/201583,693 mi+5,496 mi
- 11/09/201583,693 mi
- 30/08/201688,806 mi+5,113 mi
- 30/08/201688,806 mi
Average of roughly 8,087 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
FP58 SFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (FP58 SFF) between October 2011 and August 2016.
The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”; “Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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