2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · YR08 OOJ
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 02/06/2008. Recorded mileage 56,027 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,027 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1493cc
YR08 OOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 56,027 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.
YR08 OOJ Mileage History
- 21/11/202352,778 mi
- 21/11/202453,636 mi+858 mi
- 21/11/202453,641 mi+5 mi
- 13/11/202555,984 mi+2,343 mi
- 18/11/202556,027 mi+43 mi
Average of roughly 1,630 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR08 OOJ 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 (YR08 OOJ) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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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