2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · EF08 BCV
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 11/06/2008. Recorded mileage 49,535 miles. MOT valid until 07/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,535 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
EF08 BCV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 49,535 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
EF08 BCV Mileage History
- 17/02/202243,252 mi
- 10/02/202344,465 mi+1,213 mi
- 13/02/202446,005 mi+1,540 mi
- 11/02/202547,475 mi+1,470 mi
- 25/02/202649,535 mi+2,060 mi
Average of roughly 1,562 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF08 BCV 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 (EF08 BCV) between February 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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