2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · VA57 HTX
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 09 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 185,093 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
VA57 HTX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2023
- 185,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
VA57 HTX Mileage History
- 22/07/2022167,525 mi
- 28/07/2022167,723 mi+198 mi
- 24/07/2023185,093 mi+17,370 mi
- 26/07/2023185,093 mi
Average of roughly 17,399 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
VA57 HTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (VA57 HTX) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures 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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