2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · HW08 EZB
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 48,036 miles. MOT expired on 30 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW08 EZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2025
- 48,036 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.
HW08 EZB 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 (HW08 EZB) between January 2023 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
HW08 EZB Mileage History
- 18/01/202338,167 mi
- 08/01/202444,147 mi+5,980 mi
- 08/01/202444,147 mi
- 09/01/202548,036 mi+3,889 mi
- 09/01/202548,036 mi
Average of roughly 4,993 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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