2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · LD58 VBO
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 67,778 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,778 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD58 VBO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/08/2024
- 67,778 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD58 VBO 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 (LD58 VBO) between March 2023 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LD58 VBO Mileage History
- 06/03/202363,683 mi
- 06/03/202363,683 mi
- 04/08/202365,570 mi+1,887 mi
- 30/07/202467,775 mi+2,205 mi
- 01/08/202467,778 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,910 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: Poor
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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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