2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · DIB 8532
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 43,401 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,401 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DIB 8532 Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 43,401 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DIB 8532 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (DIB 8532) between July 2023 and July 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DIB 8532 Mileage History
- 03/07/202343,400 mi
- 04/07/202343,401 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 282 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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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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