2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · SL08 KAJ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 51,993 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,993 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
SL08 KAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
- 51,993 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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SL08 KAJ Mileage History
- 22/08/202239,046 mi
- 23/08/202239,046 mi
- 22/08/202343,370 mi+4,324 mi
- 23/08/202447,882 mi+4,512 mi
- 18/08/202551,993 mi+4,111 mi
Average of roughly 4,329 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL08 KAJ 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 KAJ) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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