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MITSUBISHI COLT (2008)

Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 7,859 real MOT tests in 2024.

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MOT Pass Rate

70%

Total Tests (2024)

7,859

Avg Mileage

86,756 mi

Est. Annual Cost

£1,540

Is the 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT reliable?

Average reliability. Expect some repairs as it ages. That's 12 points below the national average of 82%. It falls below the MITSUBISHI brand average of 80%.

At 16 years old, 70% of MITSUBISHI COLTs from 2008 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 7,859 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 86,756 miles.

How does the 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT compare?

Rank among all 2008 cars450th out of 589(top 76%)
Rank among all MITSUBISHI models326th out of 408(top 80%)
vs national average-12% (82% avg)
vs 2008 cars average-3% (73% avg)
vs MITSUBISHI average-10% (80% avg)

Mileage Analysis

The average 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT has 86,756 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 118,400 miles for a 16-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

Best year to buy a MITSUBISHI COLT?

The most reliable year is the 2013 model with a 83% MOT pass rate, while the 2003 model has the lowest at 62%. The 2008 sits between the two at 70%.

How much does a 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT cost to run?

⛽Fuel (Petrol, 1124cc)
£955
🏛️Road Tax
£30
🔧MOT Test
£55
🛠️Predicted Repairs

Higher than average due to low pass rate

£500
Total per year£1,540
Per month£128/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

MITSUBISHI COLT by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
201383%86066,024 mi
201280%2,45069,102 mi
201179%2,68476,628 mi
201075%4,37580,694 mi
200972%6,96183,817 mi
200870%7,85986,756 mi
200771%6,38790,616 mi
200671%4,92392,982 mi
200569%3,58996,004 mi
200469%70795,647 mi
200362%7383,879 mi
200274%11575,553 mi
200172%5371,977 mi
200073%8971,639 mi
199965%14170,385 mi
199867%30887,244 mi
199771%12877,861 mi
199665%10183,131 mi
199567%3083,382 mi
199161%3692,792 mi

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About the 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT

The 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT is a city car with a 1124cc petrol engine. 7,859 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a reasonably common sight on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 76% of 2008 cars for MOT pass rates.

With an average of 86,756 miles at 16 years old, MITSUBISHI COLT owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2008 MITSUBISHI COLT Fuel Costs

The modest 1124cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,540 (£128/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £30 road tax, £55 MOT, and £500 predicted repairs. Repair costs are moderate, reflecting the 70% pass rate. Keeping on top of servicing will help avoid surprises.

MITSUBISHI COLT Reliability Trend

Newer MITSUBISHI COLTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT

At 16 years old, the MITSUBISHI COLT is firmly in budget territory. Purchase prices are low, but check for rust, worn suspension bushes, and electrical gremlins. A full service history is especially valuable at this age. If you're flexible on year, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 83%. With 7,859 MOT tests in our data, there's strong statistical confidence in these figures.

Alternatives to the 2008 MITSUBISHI COLT

If reliability is your priority, there are 3 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines: