2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · GR08 ETF
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 99,811 miles. MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,811 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
GR08 ETF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 99,811 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.
GR08 ETF Mileage History
- 19/08/202390,060 mi
- 19/08/202390,060 mi
- 17/08/202494,146 mi+4,086 mi
- 19/08/202494,146 mi
- 12/08/202599,811 mi+5,665 mi
Average of roughly 4,919 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GR08 ETF 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 (GR08 ETF) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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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