2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · PL57 TGJ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30/01/2008. Recorded mileage 104,787 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1124cc
PL57 TGJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2024
- 104,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
PL57 TGJ Mileage History
- 05/01/201135,043 mi
- 11/01/201240,625 mi+5,582 mi
- 17/01/201345,437 mi+4,812 mi
- 17/01/201449,676 mi+4,239 mi
- 09/01/201554,135 mi+4,459 mi
- 18/01/201658,751 mi+4,616 mi
- 06/01/201764,790 mi+6,039 mi
- 11/01/201868,667 mi+3,877 mi
- 11/01/201868,667 mi
- 10/01/201973,105 mi+4,438 mi
- 13/01/202077,552 mi+4,447 mi
- 14/01/202077,559 mi+7 mi
- 05/01/202180,653 mi+3,094 mi
- 05/01/202180,653 mi
- 13/06/202284,898 mi+4,245 mi
- 13/06/202284,898 mi
- 12/06/202399,228 mi+14,330 mi
- 12/06/202399,228 mi
- 11/06/2024104,787 mi+5,559 mi
Average of roughly 5,192 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
PL57 TGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (PL57 TGJ) between January 2011 and June 2024.
The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Bodywork (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: “Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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