2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · S4 VYG
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 08 May 2008. Recorded mileage 43,619 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
S4 VYG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 43,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
S4 VYG Mileage History
- 18/09/202439,841 mi
- 19/09/202439,843 mi+2 mi
- 12/09/202540,335 mi+492 mi
- 25/09/202643,619 mi+3,284 mi
- 25/09/202643,619 mi
Average of roughly 1,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
S4 VYG 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 (S4 VYG) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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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