2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · SL58 HWS
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 131,800 miles. MOT expired on 27 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL58 HWS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2023
- 131,800 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.
SL58 HWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (SL58 HWS) between September 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SL58 HWS Mileage History
- 14/09/2022126,576 mi
- 14/09/2023131,800 mi+5,224 mi
- 14/09/2023131,800 mi
Average of roughly 5,227 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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: Below Average
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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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