2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · CF08 JKO
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 83,058 miles. MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,058 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CF08 JKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/10/2025
- 83,058 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CF08 JKO 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 (CF08 JKO) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing to much (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust silencer likely to become detached and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))”.
CF08 JKO Mileage History
- 11/10/202273,110 mi
- 11/10/202376,493 mi+3,383 mi
- 18/10/202480,038 mi+3,545 mi
- 18/10/202480,040 mi+2 mi
- 13/10/202583,058 mi+3,018 mi
Average of roughly 3,309 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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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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