2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · DF08 KXT
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 62,669 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 62,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF08 KXT Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2023
- 62,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF08 KXT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (DF08 KXT) between March 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 2023 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: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
DF08 KXT Mileage History
- 10/03/202258,001 mi
- 10/03/202258,002 mi+1 mi
- 03/08/202362,669 mi+4,667 mi
- 03/08/202362,669 mi
Average of roughly 3,336 miles per year across 4 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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