2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · CV08 LGJ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 89,893 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,893 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CV08 LGJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2025
- 89,893 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: 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.
CV08 LGJ Mileage History
- 26/05/202384,326 mi
- 26/05/202384,326 mi
- 16/05/202487,298 mi+2,972 mi
- 16/05/202487,298 mi
- 06/05/202589,893 mi+2,595 mi
Average of roughly 2,860 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CV08 LGJ 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 (CV08 LGJ) between May 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 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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