2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · MK08 OBO
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 85,890 miles. MOT expired on 06 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MK08 OBO Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2024
- 85,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
MK08 OBO Mileage History
- 14/01/201116,031 mi
- 14/01/201116,031 mi
- 06/03/201224,554 mi+8,523 mi
- 09/03/201330,923 mi+6,369 mi
- 09/03/201330,923 mi
- 12/03/201436,464 mi+5,541 mi
- 12/03/201541,793 mi+5,329 mi
- 10/03/201647,301 mi+5,508 mi
- 27/02/201752,143 mi+4,842 mi
- 03/03/201857,967 mi+5,824 mi
- 30/03/201962,185 mi+4,218 mi
- 30/03/201962,185 mi
- 23/03/202065,869 mi+3,684 mi
- 24/03/202065,892 mi+23 mi
- 29/03/202171,585 mi+5,693 mi
- 28/03/202277,639 mi+6,054 mi
- 28/03/202382,019 mi+4,380 mi
- 03/04/202382,087 mi+68 mi
- 28/03/202485,785 mi+3,698 mi
- 08/04/202485,890 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 5,280 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
MK08 OBO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (MK08 OBO) between January 2011 and April 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (6.1”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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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