2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · AB08 YFZ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 71,940 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,940 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AB08 YFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 71,940 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
AB08 YFZ Mileage History
- 11/03/202458,086 mi
- 11/03/202458,087 mi+1 mi
- 15/03/202564,672 mi+6,585 mi
- 20/03/202671,940 mi+7,268 mi
- 23/03/202671,940 mi
Average of roughly 6,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AB08 YFZ 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 (AB08 YFZ) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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