2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · EK08 AZJ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 70,882 miles. MOT valid until 03 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,882 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EK08 AZJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 70,882 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
EK08 AZJ Mileage History
- 12/01/202460,045 mi
- 03/02/202566,195 mi+6,150 mi
- 03/02/202566,195 mi
- 02/02/202670,843 mi+4,648 mi
- 04/03/202670,882 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 5,062 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EK08 AZJ 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 (EK08 AZJ) between January 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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