2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · EX58 OBS
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 09/09/2008. Recorded mileage 63,156 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,156 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1332cc
EX58 OBS Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2022
- 63,156 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
EX58 OBS Mileage History
- 09/01/201216,879 mi
- 09/01/201216,879 mi
- 24/01/201322,242 mi+5,363 mi
- 11/01/201426,915 mi+4,673 mi
- 21/01/201530,179 mi+3,264 mi
- 20/01/201632,298 mi+2,119 mi
- 20/01/201632,298 mi
- 15/03/201734,621 mi+2,323 mi
- 15/03/201734,621 mi
- 22/03/201890,431 mi+55,810 mi
- 23/03/201890,431 mi
- 29/04/201937,897 mi-52,534 mi
- 29/04/201937,897 mi
- 20/10/202049,923 mi+12,026 mi
- 21/10/202049,923 mi
- 12/10/202156,618 mi+6,695 mi
- 03/10/202263,156 mi+6,538 mi
Average of roughly 4,312 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
EX58 OBS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (EX58 OBS) between January 2012 and October 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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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