2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · SA08 HYX
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 06 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 60,274 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,274 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SA08 HYX Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/03/2023
- 60,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SA08 HYX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (SA08 HYX) between March 2023 and March 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 March 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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: Poor
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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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