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Mitsubishi Colt

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,499 cc

L99 MEPMOT history

L99 MEP is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 27 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 55,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

L99 MEP blue Mitsubishi Colt – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mitsubishi Colt, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
55,376 mi
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 MEP was last recorded at 55,376 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,426 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,950 miles
Average per year
2,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,376 miles
  • 2025 – 53,426 miles
  • 2024 – 51,965 miles
  • 2023 – 49,738 miles
  • 2022 – 46,589 miles
  • 2021 – 43,268 miles
  • 2020 – 40,351 miles
  • 2019 – 38,043 miles
  • 2018 – 35,847 miles
  • 2017 – 33,424 miles
  • 2016 – 30,166 miles
  • 2015 – 26,813 miles
  • 2014 – 23,141 miles
  • 2013 – 19,259 miles
  • 2012 – 15,627 miles
  • 2011 – 11,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,376 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight oil leak around sump

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,376 miles (+1,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    55,376 miles
    Test number
    805345966754
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,426 miles (+1,461)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,426 miles
    Test number
    964262652086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass51,965 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    939400740541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Fail51,965 miles (+2,227)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,965 miles
    Test number
    708536227985
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass49,738 miles (+3,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    49,738 miles
    Test number
    510219178185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,589 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    844319917675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Fail46,589 miles (+3,321)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    619466746285
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass43,268 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    43,268 miles
    Test number
    440137769236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around sump

  9. Fail43,254 miles (+2,903)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,254 miles
    Test number
    251165560780
    • MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both front excessively thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front approx 3mm left? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak around sump

  10. Pass40,351 miles (+2,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,351 miles
    Test number
    247970999259
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs wearing thin

  11. Pass38,043 miles (+2,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,043 miles
    Test number
    763082450948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass35,847 miles (+2,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    35,847 miles
    Test number
    542789461921
    • AdvisoryFront nearside and offside tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm across tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on outer of tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres have slight cracking in outer side walls

  13. Pass33,424 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,424 miles
    Test number
    644635361147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail33,394 miles (+3,228)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,394 miles
    Test number
    766258528540
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass30,166 miles (+3,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,166 miles
    Test number
    323256002603
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass26,813 miles (+3,672)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    26,813 miles
    Test number
    198864285829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,141 miles (+3,882)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,141 miles
    Test number
    838424544248
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePinhole in nearside front inner cv boot

  18. Pass19,259 miles (+3,632)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,259 miles
    Test number
    608441943203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePin hole in nearside front inner cv gaiter

  19. Pass15,627 miles (+3,898)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,627 miles
    Test number
    749677142205
    • NoteOil leak sunp gasket
    • NotePin hole in nearside front inner cv boot

  20. Pass11,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    11,729 miles
    Test number
    347763041498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L99 MEP

Does L99 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 MEP is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 MEP?
The MOT on L99 MEP is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 MEP done?
L99 MEP was recorded at 55,376 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,913 miles a year.
Has L99 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 MEP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L99 MEP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L99 MEP find?
L99 MEP passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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