2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · WF08 FJV
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 89,435 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WF08 FJV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2025
- 89,435 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.
WF08 FJV Mileage History
- 15/08/202383,159 mi
- 15/08/202383,159 mi
- 13/08/202486,135 mi+2,976 mi
- 13/08/202589,430 mi+3,295 mi
- 14/08/202589,435 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 3,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WF08 FJV 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 (WF08 FJV) between August 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2025 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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