2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · V23 DES
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2008. Recorded mileage 48,862 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
V23 DES Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2025
- 48,862 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
V23 DES Mileage History
- 26/07/202345,395 mi
- 17/07/202447,699 mi+2,304 mi
- 19/06/202548,826 mi+1,127 mi
- 20/06/202548,862 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 1,822 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
V23 DES MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (V23 DES) between July 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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