2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · SV58 ULL
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 58,634 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,634 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV58 ULL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 58,634 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV58 ULL 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 (SV58 ULL) between September 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed also 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bags (7.1.6 (a))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))”.
SV58 ULL Mileage History
- 13/09/202328,950 mi
- 02/09/202446,269 mi+17,319 mi
- 02/09/202446,269 mi
- 02/06/202558,635 mi+12,366 mi
- 03/06/202558,634 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 17,233 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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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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