2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · CX08 VKT
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 56,590 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,590 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
CX08 VKT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 56,590 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
CX08 VKT Mileage History
- 28/11/202244,168 mi
- 21/11/202348,435 mi+4,267 mi
- 23/11/202348,436 mi+1 mi
- 27/11/202451,226 mi+2,790 mi
- 24/11/202556,590 mi+5,364 mi
Average of roughly 4,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CX08 VKT 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 (CX08 VKT) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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