2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · NJZ 7018
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 46,963 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJZ 7018 Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2024
- 46,963 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.
NJZ 7018 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 (NJZ 7018) between March 2022 and March 2024.
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.
NJZ 7018 Mileage History
- 22/03/202242,057 mi
- 23/03/202345,008 mi+2,951 mi
- 20/03/202446,963 mi+1,955 mi
Average of roughly 2,458 miles 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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