2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · YY08 BVL
2008 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31/03/2008. Recorded mileage 86,980 miles. MOT valid until 29/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,980 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
YY08 BVL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2025
- 86,980 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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 BVL Mileage History
- 08/09/202278,273 mi
- 08/09/202278,275 mi+2 mi
- 20/09/202382,307 mi+4,032 mi
- 26/09/202483,105 mi+798 mi
- 01/09/202586,980 mi+3,875 mi
Average of roughly 2,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YY08 BVL 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 (YY08 BVL) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure 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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