2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · SL08 HVR
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 108,695 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL08 HVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 108,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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 HVR Mileage History
- 15/04/2024101,187 mi
- 02/09/2025105,990 mi+4,803 mi
- 02/09/2025105,990 mi
- 05/08/2026108,656 mi+2,666 mi
- 12/08/2026108,695 mi+39 mi
Average of roughly 3,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 HVR 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 (SL08 HVR) between April 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (20 issues), Brakes (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced innr si”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner chassie corroded (6.”; “Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))”.
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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