2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · WM57 LJK
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 05 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 139,183 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WM57 LJK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2026
- 139,183 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: 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.
WM57 LJK Mileage History
- 09/03/2024122,260 mi
- 03/03/2025130,917 mi+8,657 mi
- 04/03/2025130,920 mi+3 mi
- 26/02/2026139,183 mi+8,263 mi
- 03/03/2026139,183 mi
Average of roughly 8,537 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WM57 LJK 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 LJK) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 March 2026 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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