2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · BD08 TLX
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 20/05/2008. Recorded mileage 188,819 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,819 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1493cc
BD08 TLX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2023
- 188,819 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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.
BD08 TLX Mileage History
- 24/05/2022181,751 mi
- 24/06/2023188,819 mi+7,068 mi
Average of roughly 6,523 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
BD08 TLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (BD08 TLX) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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