2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · YR08 XRB
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 131,777 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,777 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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YR08 XRB Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/09/2021
- 131,777 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XRB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (YR08 XRB) between March 2011 and September 2021.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.
YR08 XRB Mileage History
- 29/03/201131,742 mi
- 26/03/201242,031 mi+10,289 mi
- 25/03/201350,813 mi+8,782 mi
- 08/04/201351,168 mi+355 mi
- 07/04/201459,333 mi+8,165 mi
- 07/04/201459,333 mi
- 30/03/201567,101 mi+7,768 mi
- 30/03/201567,101 mi
- 23/03/201675,875 mi+8,774 mi
- 24/03/201791,063 mi+15,188 mi
- 27/03/201791,064 mi+1 mi
- 09/04/201899,712 mi+8,648 mi
- 09/04/201899,712 mi
- 26/03/2019104,867 mi+5,155 mi
- 01/10/2020114,784 mi+9,917 mi
- 20/09/2021131,777 mi+16,993 mi
Average of roughly 9,545 miles per year across 16 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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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