2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · SL08 BYW
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 54,807 miles. MOT expired on 01 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 May 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 BYW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2023
- 54,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
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 BYW Mileage History
- 04/04/202242,227 mi
- 03/05/202354,807 mi+12,580 mi
Average of roughly 11,663 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 BYW 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 (SL08 BYW) between April 2022 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
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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