2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · RY08 VGJ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 68,229 miles. MOT expired on 09 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23 May 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RY08 VGJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2022
- 68,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY08 VGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (RY08 VGJ) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RY08 VGJ Mileage History
- 10/02/202268,221 mi
- 10/02/202268,229 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 30,123 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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