2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · CY08 EPF
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 16 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 55,526 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bangor
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,526 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CY08 EPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 55,526 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
CY08 EPF Mileage History
- 10/04/202452,566 mi
- 10/04/202452,566 mi
- 23/01/202553,169 mi+603 mi
- 27/01/202553,172 mi+3 mi
- 29/01/202655,526 mi+2,354 mi
Average of roughly 1,641 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CY08 EPF 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 (CY08 EPF) between April 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil”; “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (”.
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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