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Mitsubishi Colt

Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,332 cc

LC55 VXMMOT history

LC55 VXM is a grey petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 2 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

LC55 VXM grey Mitsubishi Colt – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
132,639 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,364 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC55 VXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LC55 VXM was last recorded at 132,639 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 4,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,240 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,399 miles
Average per year
5,364 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,639 miles
  • 2025 – 128,240 miles
  • 2024 – 124,246 miles
  • 2023 – 118,044 miles
  • 2022 – 110,777 miles
  • 2021 – 104,374 miles
  • 2020 – 99,048 miles
  • 2019 – 88,989 miles
  • 2018 – 82,474 miles
  • 2017 – 78,282 miles
  • 2016 – 75,334 miles
  • 2015 – 72,569 miles
  • 2014 – 67,430 miles
  • 2013 – 63,199 miles
  • 2011 – 55,624 miles
  • 2010 – 48,568 miles
  • 2009 – 42,235 miles
  • 2008 – 36,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,639 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,639 miles (+4,399)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,639 miles
    Test number
    564074109455
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    397270190451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail128,240 miles (+3,994)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,240 miles
    Test number
    730126719138
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass124,246 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    124,246 miles
    Test number
    505461463327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail124,209 miles (+6,165)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,209 miles
    Test number
    516344013454
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass118,044 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,044 miles
    Test number
    127410301515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail118,037 miles (+7,260)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,037 miles
    Test number
    850971291866
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass110,777 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    441385413847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,777 miles (+6,403)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,777 miles
    Test number
    958688533551
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass104,374 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    104,374 miles
    Test number
    716486807087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,345 miles (+5,297)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,345 miles
    Test number
    825552538801
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread surface (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass99,048 miles (+10,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    99,048 miles
    Test number
    174146346712
    • AdvisoryOffside Front gearbox seal is seeping oil

  13. Pass88,989 miles (+6,515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,989 miles
    Test number
    161485269338
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass82,474 miles (+4,192)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    644164937563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,282 miles (+2,948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    78,282 miles
    Test number
    178316430201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel Bearing slightly rough.
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass75,334 miles (+2,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,334 miles
    Test number
    642109700539
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass72,569 miles (+5,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,569 miles
    Test number
    786377605160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass67,430 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,430 miles
    Test number
    229336474079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,199 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    857939583085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass63,199 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,199 miles
    Test number
    945219483056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,624 miles (+7,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,624 miles
    Test number
    115638001306
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass48,568 miles (+6,333)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    964679500387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,235 miles (+5,693)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    42,235 miles
    Test number
    250957919355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    511156328345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC55 VXM

Does LC55 VXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC55 VXM is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC55 VXM?
The MOT on LC55 VXM is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC55 VXM done?
LC55 VXM was recorded at 132,639 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,364 miles a year.
Has LC55 VXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC55 VXM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LC55 VXM 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 LC55 VXM find?
LC55 VXM failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects: nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play.

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