2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · EF08 NJV
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 84,300 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,300 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EF08 NJV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2025
- 84,300 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: Average
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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 NJV Mileage History
- 14/06/202273,793 mi
- 10/06/202376,393 mi+2,600 mi
- 08/06/202479,457 mi+3,064 mi
- 15/08/202584,300 mi+4,843 mi
Average of roughly 3,314 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
EF08 NJV 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 (EF08 NJV) between June 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 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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