2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · CA57 LRU
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17/01/2008. Recorded mileage 78,947 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,947 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
CA57 LRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/04/2026
- 78,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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.
CA57 LRU Mileage History
- 10/01/202343,379 mi
- 10/01/202343,379 mi
- 18/01/202451,377 mi+7,998 mi
- 25/03/202560,675 mi+9,298 mi
- 07/04/202678,947 mi+18,272 mi
Average of roughly 10,979 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CA57 LRU 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 (CA57 LRU) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 April 2026 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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