2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · PN58 RKY
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 137,917 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
PN58 RKY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/08/2026
- 137,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
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.
PN58 RKY Mileage History
- 14/08/2023120,831 mi
- 23/08/2024129,341 mi+8,510 mi
- 19/08/2025136,124 mi+6,783 mi
- 27/08/2025136,128 mi+4 mi
- 25/08/2026137,917 mi+1,789 mi
Average of roughly 5,638 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
PN58 RKY 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 (PN58 RKY) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced I”; “Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced S”.
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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