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Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,332 cc

L40 SJRMOT history

L40 SJR is a silver petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 14 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 131,714 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

L40 SJR silver Mitsubishi Colt – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,714 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 SJR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
14 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 SJR was last recorded at 131,714 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 1,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2014: 46,449 miles, lower than 52,356 miles on 9 Apr 2013.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,355 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,359 miles
Average per year
6,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,714 miles
  • 2025 – 130,355 miles
  • 2024 – 129,061 miles
  • 2023 – 126,178 miles
  • 2022 – 124,140 miles
  • 2021 – 123,865 miles
  • 2020 – 121,795 miles
  • 2019 – 105,908 miles
  • 2018 – 98,258 miles
  • 2017 – 92,001 miles
  • 2016 – 78,878 miles
  • 2015 – 67,151 miles
  • 2014 – 46,449 miles
  • 2013 – 52,356 miles
  • 2012 – 43,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,714 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,714 miles (+1,359)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,714 miles
    Test number
    636687437516
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill corroded
  2. Pass130,355 miles (+1,294)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    130,355 miles
    Test number
    649210489940
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body has slight surface corrosion
  3. Pass129,061 miles (+2,883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    129,061 miles
    Test number
    319525305423
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass126,178 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,178 miles
    Test number
    977711777018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass124,140 miles (+275)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,140 miles
    Test number
    291639054827
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLow emission
  6. Pass123,865 miles (+2,070)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,865 miles
    Test number
    631991213573
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass121,795 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,795 miles
    Test number
    760509525250
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Fail121,795 miles (+15,887)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,795 miles
    Test number
    139894075950
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass105,908 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    534559215595
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail105,908 miles (+7,650)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,908 miles
    Test number
    674092307927
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass98,258 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,258 miles
    Test number
    345464151717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,001 miles (+13,123)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,001 miles
    Test number
    111582872869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,878 miles (+11,727)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    78,878 miles
    Test number
    250017012118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,151 miles (+20,702)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,151 miles
    Test number
    708220275094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,449 miles (-5,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,449 miles
    Test number
    726016064057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass52,356 miles (+8,761)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,356 miles
    Test number
    209499793077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,595 miles
    Test number
    936006212029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 SJR

Does L40 SJR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 SJR is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 SJR?
The MOT on L40 SJR is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 SJR done?
L40 SJR was recorded at 131,714 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 6,301 miles a year.
Has L40 SJR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 SJR has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2020.
Has the mileage on L40 SJR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L40 SJR find?
L40 SJR passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear inner sill corroded.

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