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When is the MOT due for RO08 LXU?

The MOT for RO08 LXU is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 September 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of RO08 LXU?

The recorded mileage for RO08 LXU is 170,321 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RO08 LXU ULEZ compliant?

No, RO08 LXU does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · RO08 LXU

RO08 LXU

2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17/03/2008. Recorded mileage 170,321 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MITSUBISHI COLT
Year / Origin: 2008 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/09/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 170,321 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 10/09/2026

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Mileage: 170,321 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 2008
Engine: 1493cc

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RO08 LXU Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
170,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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Reliability & Known Issues

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.

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RO08 LXU Mileage History

23/08/2023145,789 mi
12/09/2024157,992 mi+12,203 mi
12/09/2024157,992 mi
04/09/2025170,321 mi+12,329 mi
04/09/2025170,321 mi

Average of roughly 12,055 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

RO08 LXU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 12:04

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (RO08 LXU) between August 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 September 2025 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 (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 12 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 Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low cant adjust (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.

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