2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · NX08 UFG
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 114,689 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX08 UFG Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 114,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX08 UFG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (NX08 UFG) between December 2010 and October 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
NX08 UFG Mileage History
- 03/12/201029,187 mi
- 22/11/201134,882 mi+5,695 mi
- 22/11/201241,223 mi+6,341 mi
- 22/11/201241,223 mi
- 22/11/201348,479 mi+7,256 mi
- 12/11/201454,400 mi+5,921 mi
- 12/11/201454,400 mi
- 24/11/201563,725 mi+9,325 mi
- 19/12/201674,486 mi+10,761 mi
- 05/02/201882,968 mi+8,482 mi
- 01/02/201987,860 mi+4,892 mi
- 02/02/201987,860 mi
- 04/02/202092,694 mi+4,834 mi
- 05/02/202092,694 mi
- 01/02/202195,939 mi+3,245 mi
- 01/02/202195,940 mi+1 mi
- 03/02/2022101,967 mi+6,027 mi
- 03/02/2022101,968 mi+1 mi
- 08/06/2023107,953 mi+5,985 mi
- 08/08/2023107,971 mi+18 mi
- 19/08/2024109,732 mi+1,761 mi
- 31/10/2025114,689 mi+4,957 mi
Average of roughly 5,735 miles per year across 22 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
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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