2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · DY58 UEP
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 65,466 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DY58 UEP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/04/2022
- 65,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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.
DY58 UEP Mileage History
- 25/04/202265,466 mi
- 26/04/202265,466 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DY58 UEP 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 (DY58 UEP) between April 2022 and April 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 April 2022 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: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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