2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · FY58 OYE
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 115,000 miles. MOT expired on 31 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FY58 OYE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/02/2023
- 115,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
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.
FY58 OYE Mileage History
- 21/09/201131,076 mi
- 21/09/201131,076 mi
- 11/10/201224,115 mi-6,961 mi
- 22/10/201366,076 mi+41,961 mi
- 22/10/201366,076 mi
- 29/12/201479,489 mi+13,413 mi
- 08/01/201579,492 mi+3 mi
- 05/01/201682,403 mi+2,911 mi
- 05/01/201786,918 mi+4,515 mi
- 21/12/201788,991 mi+2,073 mi
- 21/12/201892,183 mi+3,192 mi
- 17/12/201995,817 mi+3,634 mi
- 17/12/201995,817 mi
- 04/01/2021101,133 mi+5,316 mi
- 04/01/2021101,133 mi
- 13/01/2022106,516 mi+5,383 mi
- 13/01/2022106,516 mi
- 01/02/2023115,000 mi+8,484 mi
Average of roughly 7,385 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
FY58 OYE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (FY58 OYE) between September 2011 and February 2023.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 01 February 2023 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: Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
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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