2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · WM57 ELH
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 21/01/2008. Recorded mileage 24,487 miles. MOT valid until 09/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,487 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1332cc
WM57 ELH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2026
- 24,487 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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.
WM57 ELH Mileage History
- 31/08/202322,716 mi
- 01/09/202322,716 mi
- 29/08/202423,459 mi+743 mi
- 17/10/202523,921 mi+462 mi
- 11/07/202624,487 mi+566 mi
Average of roughly 619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM57 ELH 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 (WM57 ELH) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.
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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