2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · SL08 ACL
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 20 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 85,797 miles. MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 ACL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 85,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (13 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.
SL08 ACL Mileage History
- 07/06/201117,155 mi
- 19/10/201225,462 mi+8,307 mi
- 13/09/201328,550 mi+3,088 mi
- 13/10/201444,700 mi+16,150 mi
- 09/10/201535,832 mi-8,868 mi
- 16/10/201535,832 mi
- 18/10/201641,550 mi+5,718 mi
- 26/10/201751,834 mi+10,284 mi
- 26/10/201751,835 mi+1 mi
- 13/11/201854,573 mi+2,738 mi
- 08/08/202056,600 mi+2,027 mi
- 11/09/202156,814 mi+214 mi
- 15/09/202256,929 mi+115 mi
- 24/08/202358,936 mi+2,007 mi
- 24/08/202358,936 mi
- 13/09/202462,042 mi+3,106 mi
- 13/09/202462,042 mi
- 12/09/202574,362 mi+12,320 mi
- 12/09/202574,362 mi
- 15/09/202685,797 mi+11,435 mi
- 16/09/202685,797 mi
Average of roughly 4,493 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
SL08 ACL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (SL08 ACL) between June 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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