2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · R12 DKU
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 100,972 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R12 DKU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/12/2025
- 100,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
R12 DKU Mileage History
- 07/12/202397,539 mi
- 02/01/202597,650 mi+111 mi
- 02/01/202597,650 mi
- 16/12/2025100,972 mi+3,322 mi
- 16/12/2025100,972 mi
Average of roughly 1,695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R12 DKU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (R12 DKU) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (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.
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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