2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · LB08 DYD
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 118,250 miles. MOT expired on 08 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB08 DYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2024
- 118,250 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.
LB08 DYD 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 (LB08 DYD) between August 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LB08 DYD Mileage History
- 26/08/2022110,198 mi
- 26/08/2022110,198 mi
- 27/04/2023113,093 mi+2,895 mi
- 09/09/2023114,164 mi+1,071 mi
- 05/09/2024118,250 mi+4,086 mi
Average of roughly 3,969 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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