2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · OV08 GJY
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 30/04/2008. Recorded mileage 73,792 miles. MOT valid until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,792 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1495cc
OV08 GJY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 73,792 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
OV08 GJY Mileage History
- 10/06/202468,773 mi
- 12/06/202572,162 mi+3,389 mi
- 13/06/202572,162 mi
- 29/06/202673,789 mi+1,627 mi
- 03/07/202673,792 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV08 GJY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (OV08 GJY) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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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