CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ08 VZV

2008 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,400 mi
Last recorded109,400 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Mitsubishi Colt55,449 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mitsubishi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 VZV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
View full Mitsubishi Colt reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 109,400 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,724 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 104,724 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge very close to wearing through (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 101,235 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate damaged/cracked.

Front shock absorber casings corroded.

Front wipers are smeary.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake drums corroded.

Rear underside of body corroded.

starter motor sounds rough on start up.

Fail 18 Oct 2022 101,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe and exhaust corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Front registration plate damaged/cracked.

Front shock absorber casings corroded.

Front wipers are smeary.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both coil springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake drums corroded.

Rear underside of body corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 97,509 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers casings are corroded

Nearside Rear shock aborber casing corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild loose

Fail 12 Oct 2021 97,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn into suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front shock absorbers casings are corroded

Nearside Rear shock aborber casing corroded

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear heat sheild loose

Pass 20 Oct 2020 95,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,363 miles

front anti-roll bar link bushes are starting to perish

nearside front brake pad is about 2/3 worn

offside front tyre is getting low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre is getting low on the inner edge but passes the MOT due to tyre design

track rod ends and suspension ball joint dust boots are starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2018 85,603 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 79,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 6000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 73,768 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,852 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 68,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 64,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 55,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,872 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,937 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
Full Mitsubishi Colt reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ08 VZV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 55,449 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ08 VZV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ08 VZV?

You can check the full history of WJ08 VZV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ08 VZV registered?

WJ08 VZV is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is WJ08 VZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ08 VZV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ08 VZV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ08 VZV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.