2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · WN08 NVH
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 68,019 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,019 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WN08 NVH Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 68,019 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WN08 NVH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (WN08 NVH) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (17 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))”.
WN08 NVH Mileage History
- 18/03/201116,650 mi
- 22/03/201116,655 mi+5 mi
- 10/03/201222,620 mi+5,965 mi
- 10/03/201222,620 mi
- 01/10/201225,924 mi+3,304 mi
- 22/10/201225,924 mi
- 30/09/201336,403 mi+10,479 mi
- 29/09/201445,081 mi+8,678 mi
- 29/09/201445,081 mi
- 27/07/201653,150 mi+8,069 mi
- 24/07/201753,652 mi+502 mi
- 11/07/201854,222 mi+570 mi
- 26/07/201954,522 mi+300 mi
- 13/01/202156,697 mi+2,175 mi
- 22/01/202156,727 mi+30 mi
- 12/01/202258,517 mi+1,790 mi
- 18/01/202258,538 mi+21 mi
- 17/01/202359,628 mi+1,090 mi
- 17/01/202460,717 mi+1,089 mi
- 17/01/202460,717 mi
- 02/10/202461,490 mi+773 mi
- 30/09/202566,077 mi+4,587 mi
- 25/09/202668,019 mi+1,942 mi
- 25/09/202668,019 mi
Average of roughly 3,309 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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