2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · GK08 YCJ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 115,070 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GK08 YCJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 115,070 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: 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.
GK08 YCJ Mileage History
- 18/02/202294,614 mi
- 18/02/202294,614 mi
- 27/03/2023108,701 mi+14,087 mi
- 30/03/2023108,702 mi+1 mi
- 22/11/2023115,070 mi+6,368 mi
Average of roughly 11,632 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GK08 YCJ 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 (GK08 YCJ) between February 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 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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