2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · LM57 PHX
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 37,533 miles. MOT valid until 02 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM57 PHX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2026
- 37,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM57 PHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (LM57 PHX) between July 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LM57 PHX Mileage History
- 01/07/202223,217 mi
- 01/09/202329,543 mi+6,326 mi
- 10/09/202432,975 mi+3,432 mi
- 03/02/202637,533 mi+4,558 mi
Average of roughly 3,982 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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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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