2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · EY08 VFE
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2008. Recorded mileage 48,483 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,483 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
EY08 VFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/04/2026
- 48,483 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
EY08 VFE Mileage History
- 29/03/202338,333 mi
- 02/04/202440,872 mi+2,539 mi
- 02/04/202440,872 mi
- 01/04/202542,697 mi+1,825 mi
- 01/04/202648,483 mi+5,786 mi
Average of roughly 3,374 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EY08 VFE 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 (EY08 VFE) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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