2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · OY08 CHL
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 03 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 132,557 miles. MOT expired on 05 Feb 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,557 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Archived Record
Registration no longer recorded by DVLA. This usually means the vehicle is now using a private plate.
OY08 CHL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2024
- 132,557 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
OY08 CHL Mileage History
- 22/01/2022122,084 mi
- 22/01/2022122,084 mi
- 06/02/2023128,638 mi+6,554 mi
- 06/02/2023128,638 mi
- 05/02/2024132,557 mi+3,919 mi
Average of roughly 5,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OY08 CHL 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 (OY08 CHL) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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