2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · X18 JDK
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 99,040 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,040 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X18 JDK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2025
- 99,040 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
X18 JDK Mileage History
- 21/09/201135,328 mi
- 21/09/201135,328 mi
- 21/09/201248,598 mi+13,270 mi
- 10/10/201358,673 mi+10,075 mi
- 10/10/201358,673 mi
- 08/01/201566,666 mi+7,993 mi
- 24/12/201570,289 mi+3,623 mi
- 24/12/201570,290 mi+1 mi
- 04/01/201774,078 mi+3,788 mi
- 05/01/201774,078 mi
- 03/01/201877,302 mi+3,224 mi
- 03/01/201877,302 mi
- 03/01/201982,804 mi+5,502 mi
- 03/01/201982,804 mi
- 06/01/202086,999 mi+4,195 mi
- 07/01/202086,999 mi
- 05/01/202190,255 mi+3,256 mi
- 05/01/202190,255 mi
- 04/01/202292,437 mi+2,182 mi
- 04/01/202393,793 mi+1,356 mi
- 04/01/202393,793 mi
- 19/12/202394,667 mi+874 mi
- 20/12/202496,881 mi+2,214 mi
- 17/12/202599,040 mi+2,159 mi
Average of roughly 4,474 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
X18 JDK 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 (X18 JDK) between September 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 17 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (12 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
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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