2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · SW08 OEX
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 09/08/2008. Recorded mileage 123,223 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/12/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1493cc
SW08 OEX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2022
- 123,223 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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SW08 OEX Mileage History
- 07/12/2021120,320 mi
- 05/12/2022123,223 mi+2,903 mi
- 05/12/2022123,223 mi
Average of roughly 2,921 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 OEX 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 (SW08 OEX) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 December 2022 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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