2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · LE57 OUW
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 80,788 miles. MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE57 OUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2025
- 80,788 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.
LE57 OUW 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 (LE57 OUW) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LE57 OUW Mileage History
- 10/07/202373,611 mi
- 01/07/202477,656 mi+4,045 mi
- 04/07/202477,729 mi+73 mi
- 10/07/202580,788 mi+3,059 mi
- 21/07/202580,788 mi
Average of roughly 3,535 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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