2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · GL08 JOA
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 19/05/2008. Recorded mileage 48,905 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
GL08 JOA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2024
- 48,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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.
GL08 JOA Mileage History
- 12/11/202143,011 mi
- 18/11/202233,447 mi-9,564 mi
- 20/11/202346,086 mi+12,639 mi
- 14/11/202448,905 mi+2,819 mi
Average of roughly 1,961 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
GL08 JOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (GL08 JOA) between November 2021 and November 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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