Mitsubishi Colt
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,332 cc
LX55 TLUMOT history
LX55 TLU is a black petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,903 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 163,903 mi
- At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,583 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX55 TLU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Colt
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,332 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
LX55 TLU was last recorded at 163,903 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 11,146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,757 miles · 10 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,146 miles
- Average per year
- 7,583 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 163,903 miles
- 2025 – 152,757 miles
- 2024 – 141,036 miles
- 2023 – 131,566 miles
- 2022 – 127,547 miles
- 2021 – 122,949 miles
- 2020 – 120,160 miles
- 2019 – 117,221 miles
- 2018 – 117,213 miles
- 2017 – 111,841 miles
- 2016 – 105,662 miles
- 2015 – 96,203 miles
- 2014 – 85,723 miles
- 2012 – 75,109 miles
- 2011 – 63,576 miles
- 2010 – 51,909 miles
- 2009 – 42,502 miles
- 2008 – 31,307 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail163,903 miles
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear no plate light not working
- AdvisoryNearside full beam bulb not fitted correctly
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
- AdvisoryBody damage off side front wing
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front wing damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
22 tests since 16 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail163,903 miles (+11,146)1 dangerous8 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,903 miles
- Test number
- 791647599168
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear no plate light not working
- AdvisoryNearside full beam bulb not fitted correctly
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater lens missing
- AdvisoryBody damage off side front wing
Pass152,757 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,757 miles
- Test number
- 936964873942
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail152,757 miles (+11,721)4 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,757 miles
- Test number
- 210611418381
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass141,036 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 141,036 miles
- Test number
- 609266988600
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail141,036 miles (+9,470)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,036 miles
- Test number
- 722879152810
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wing damage
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass131,566 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 131,566 miles
- Test number
- 481153003610
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail131,550 miles (+4,003)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,550 miles
- Test number
- 214511896993
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass127,547 miles (+4,598)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,547 miles
- Test number
- 659159212369
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass122,949 miles (+2,789)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 122,949 miles
- Test number
- 277873617008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,160 miles (+2,939)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 120,160 miles
- Test number
- 464047426155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,221 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 117,221 miles
- Test number
- 477734571685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,213 miles (+5,372)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 117,213 miles
- Test number
- 687764441216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,841 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 111,841 miles
- Test number
- 577712757950
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Fail111,841 miles (+6,179)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,841 miles
- Test number
- 155030075420
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass105,662 miles (+9,459)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 105,662 miles
- Test number
- 322852981570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,203 miles (+10,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 96,203 miles
- Test number
- 609246255078
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass85,723 miles (+10,614)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 85,723 miles
- Test number
- 837689044061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,109 miles (+11,533)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 75,109 miles
- Test number
- 398515852264
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass63,576 miles (+11,667)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 63,576 miles
- Test number
- 755975151276
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,909 miles (+9,407)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 51,909 miles
- Test number
- 530654840236
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,502 miles (+11,195)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 42,502 miles
- Test number
- 792271559210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,307 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,307 miles
- Test number
- 523959228232
- 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)
Questions about LX55 TLU
- Does LX55 TLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX55 TLU expired on 26 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX55 TLU?
- The MOT on LX55 TLU expired on 26 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX55 TLU done?
- LX55 TLU was recorded at 163,903 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 7,583 miles a year.
- Has LX55 TLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX55 TLU has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LX55 TLU 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 LX55 TLU find?
- LX55 TLU failed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face; nearside front shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 10 more.
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