2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · LW08 ODN
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 146,323 km. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 146,323 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW08 ODN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 146,323 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW08 ODN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (LW08 ODN) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
LW08 ODN Odometer History
- 13/10/2023133,225 km
- 07/10/2024139,586 km+6,361 km
- 13/10/2025146,323 km+6,737 km
Average of roughly 6,543 km per year across 3 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: 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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