2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · CA08 ARE
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 98,914 miles. MOT expired on 18 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA08 ARE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/11/2021
- 98,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA08 ARE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (CA08 ARE) between September 2011 and November 2021.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
CA08 ARE Mileage History
- 29/09/201128,874 mi
- 29/09/201128,874 mi
- 23/02/201231,385 mi+2,511 mi
- 10/01/201340,790 mi+9,405 mi
- 10/01/201340,790 mi
- 23/01/201446,873 mi+6,083 mi
- 23/01/201446,873 mi
- 29/09/201449,491 mi+2,618 mi
- 29/09/201449,491 mi
- 19/11/201562,354 mi+12,863 mi
- 19/11/201562,355 mi+1 mi
- 14/11/201666,562 mi+4,207 mi
- 16/11/201774,045 mi+7,483 mi
- 05/11/201880,061 mi+6,016 mi
- 05/11/201880,061 mi
- 01/11/201985,951 mi+5,890 mi
- 01/11/201985,951 mi
- 10/11/202092,179 mi+6,228 mi
- 10/11/202197,599 mi+5,420 mi
- 19/11/202198,914 mi+1,315 mi
Average of roughly 6,907 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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