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Mitsubishi Colt

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,332 cc

L15 DFFMOT history

L15 DFF is a black petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 107,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

L15 DFF black Mitsubishi Colt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mitsubishi Colt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
107,352 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 DFF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 DFF was last recorded at 107,352 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2017: 62,264 miles, lower than 81,158 miles on 26 Nov 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,352 miles · 24 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,352 miles
  • 2022 – 103,246 miles
  • 2021 – 99,926 miles
  • 2020 – 97,443 miles
  • 2019 – 94,991 miles
  • 2018 – 91,529 miles
  • 2017 – 62,264 miles
  • 2016 – 81,158 miles
  • 2015 – 71,855 miles
  • 2014 – 64,545 miles
  • 2013 – 57,228 miles
  • 2012 – 48,197 miles
  • 2011 – 42,801 miles
  • 2010 – 36,226 miles
  • 2009 – 29,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • O/s and n/s inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    107,352 miles
    Test number
    963264439709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail107,352 miles (+4,106)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,352 miles
    Test number
    103354560146
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass103,246 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,246 miles
    Test number
    238033607501
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail103,246 miles (+3,320)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,246 miles
    Test number
    145973180145
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass99,926 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    947961092984
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail99,926 miles (+2,483)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,926 miles
    Test number
    815575003691
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass97,443 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,443 miles
    Test number
    708929469295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    187799281857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail94,991 miles (+3,462)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,991 miles
    Test number
    717179506409
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    274320896795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail91,529 miles (+29,265)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,529 miles
    Test number
    177909518832
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass62,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    606506608472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail62,264 miles (-18,894)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,264 miles
    Test number
    245281375962
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass81,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    713307574625

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail81,158 miles (+9,303)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,158 miles
    Test number
    986222943612
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass71,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    638997698201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,855 miles (+7,310)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,855 miles
    Test number
    105123039424
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass64,545 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    105149634319
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror missing

  19. Fail64,545 miles (+7,317)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,545 miles
    Test number
    818819534304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror missing

  20. Pass57,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,228 miles
    Test number
    205005773272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail57,228 miles (+9,031)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,228 miles
    Test number
    379975273406
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass48,197 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    699281392162
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail48,197 miles (+5,396)1 failure2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    447691592166
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass42,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    386278781121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,801 miles (+6,575)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,801 miles
    Test number
    367756581132
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass36,226 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    36,226 miles
    Test number
    694261980168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    29,650 miles
    Test number
    410897479106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L15 DFF

Does L15 DFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 DFF expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 DFF?
The MOT on L15 DFF expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 DFF done?
L15 DFF was recorded at 107,352 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has L15 DFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 DFF has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L15 DFF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L15 DFF find?
L15 DFF passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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