2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · NX08 YPU
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 119,647 miles. MOT expired on 03 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NX08 YPU Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2022
- 119,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NX08 YPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (NX08 YPU) between March 2011 and March 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements 66 KG unlock (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
NX08 YPU Mileage History
- 14/03/201136,827 mi
- 16/03/201248,103 mi+11,276 mi
- 17/01/201355,003 mi+6,900 mi
- 18/01/201355,004 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/201456,487 mi+1,483 mi
- 14/01/201566,286 mi+9,799 mi
- 29/01/201674,993 mi+8,707 mi
- 17/01/201782,050 mi+7,057 mi
- 24/01/201888,622 mi+6,572 mi
- 26/01/201888,622 mi
- 26/02/201995,808 mi+7,186 mi
- 26/02/201995,808 mi
- 05/02/2020102,267 mi+6,459 mi
- 07/02/2020102,352 mi+85 mi
- 24/02/2021108,809 mi+6,457 mi
- 04/03/2022119,647 mi+10,838 mi
Average of roughly 7,548 miles per year across 16 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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