2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · YM08 FVE
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 25/07/2008. Recorded mileage 50,787 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
YM08 FVE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/02/2026
- 50,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
YM08 FVE Mileage History
- 27/09/202237,560 mi
- 09/12/202344,343 mi+6,783 mi
- 09/12/202344,343 mi
- 24/02/202547,639 mi+3,296 mi
- 25/02/202650,787 mi+3,148 mi
Average of roughly 3,874 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YM08 FVE 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 (YM08 FVE) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 February 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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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