2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · OY08 CHF
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 21/03/2008. Recorded mileage 73,500 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,500 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
OY08 CHF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2024
- 73,500 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
OY08 CHF Mileage History
- 04/03/201136,181 mi
- 15/08/201136,308 mi+127 mi
- 05/07/201248,830 mi+12,522 mi
- 05/07/201248,830 mi
- 18/04/201350,820 mi+1,990 mi
- 12/04/201453,191 mi+2,371 mi
- 14/04/201453,191 mi
- 04/03/201554,609 mi+1,418 mi
- 11/03/201658,213 mi+3,604 mi
- 20/04/201760,404 mi+2,191 mi
- 09/04/201861,825 mi+1,421 mi
- 28/03/201964,417 mi+2,592 mi
- 28/03/201964,419 mi+2 mi
- 20/10/202066,923 mi+2,504 mi
- 22/10/202066,941 mi+18 mi
- 27/10/202168,029 mi+1,088 mi
- 27/10/202168,029 mi
- 08/11/202269,545 mi+1,516 mi
- 31/10/202371,676 mi+2,131 mi
- 31/10/202371,676 mi
- 03/10/202473,500 mi+1,824 mi
Average of roughly 2,747 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
OY08 CHF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (OY08 CHF) between March 2011 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 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: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Drive belt excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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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