2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · DV08 RYR
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 159,720 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DV08 RYR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2024
- 159,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DV08 RYR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (DV08 RYR) between April 2011 and September 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
DV08 RYR Mileage History
- 26/04/201195,631 mi
- 26/04/201195,631 mi
- 28/04/2012109,829 mi+14,198 mi
- 24/04/2013112,236 mi+2,407 mi
- 24/04/2013112,236 mi
- 25/04/2014118,921 mi+6,685 mi
- 29/04/2015126,640 mi+7,719 mi
- 14/04/2016136,193 mi+9,553 mi
- 21/04/2017144,895 mi+8,702 mi
- 30/03/2018146,331 mi+1,436 mi
- 03/04/2018146,332 mi+1 mi
- 30/03/2019148,279 mi+1,947 mi
- 30/03/2020150,404 mi+2,125 mi
- 30/03/2020150,404 mi
- 29/04/2021154,134 mi+3,730 mi
- 30/03/2022156,312 mi+2,178 mi
- 04/09/2023158,579 mi+2,267 mi
- 04/09/2023158,579 mi
- 15/08/2024159,711 mi+1,132 mi
- 03/09/2024159,718 mi+7 mi
- 25/09/2024159,720 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,776 miles per year across 21 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
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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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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