2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · YK08 VRW
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 108,039 miles. MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,039 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YK08 VRW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/01/2023
- 108,039 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.
YK08 VRW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (YK08 VRW) between January 2022 and January 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
YK08 VRW Mileage History
- 06/01/2022103,031 mi
- 13/01/2022103,111 mi+80 mi
- 16/01/2023107,973 mi+4,862 mi
- 25/01/2023108,039 mi+66 mi
Average of roughly 4,764 miles per year across 4 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: Below Average
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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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