2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · EX08 TZN
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 04 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 129,025 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,025 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX08 TZN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/12/2024
- 129,025 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX08 TZN 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 (EX08 TZN) between November 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
EX08 TZN Mileage History
- 16/11/2022114,712 mi
- 20/11/2023120,935 mi+6,223 mi
- 01/12/2023121,082 mi+147 mi
- 01/12/2023121,082 mi
- 05/12/2024129,025 mi+7,943 mi
Average of roughly 6,972 miles per year across 5 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
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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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