2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · YY08 AUE
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 101,935 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/01/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1499cc
YY08 AUE Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2023
- 101,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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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.
YY08 AUE Mileage History
- 16/02/201115,795 mi
- 14/06/201115,972 mi+177 mi
- 07/06/201233,222 mi+17,250 mi
- 03/06/201350,939 mi+17,717 mi
- 03/06/201350,939 mi
- 24/05/201467,128 mi+16,189 mi
- 22/06/201571,344 mi+4,216 mi
- 23/06/201571,344 mi
- 27/06/201676,299 mi+4,955 mi
- 27/06/201676,299 mi
- 27/06/201780,757 mi+4,458 mi
- 29/06/201887,632 mi+6,875 mi
- 28/06/201992,122 mi+4,490 mi
- 28/06/201992,127 mi+5 mi
- 09/12/202097,130 mi+5,003 mi
- 10/12/202097,130 mi
- 25/11/202198,320 mi+1,190 mi
- 25/11/202198,320 mi
- 09/01/2023101,935 mi+3,615 mi
- 09/01/2023101,935 mi
Average of roughly 7,241 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 AUE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (YY08 AUE) between February 2011 and January 2023.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 09 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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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