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Mitsubishi Colt

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,597 cc

S45 SDPMOT history

S45 SDP is a blue petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 23 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,128 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
42,128 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
932 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S45 SDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,597 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S45 SDP was last recorded at 42,128 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,519 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
609 miles
Average per year
932 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,128 miles
  • 2025 – 41,519 miles
  • 2024 – 41,359 miles
  • 2022 – 41,104 miles
  • 2021 – 41,044 miles
  • 2020 – 40,830 miles
  • 2019 – 40,417 miles
  • 2018 – 40,075 miles
  • 2017 – 39,808 miles
  • 2016 – 39,469 miles
  • 2015 – 39,194 miles
  • 2014 – 38,997 miles
  • 2013 – 38,871 miles
  • 2012 – 38,254 miles
  • 2011 – 37,568 miles
  • 2010 – 36,784 miles
  • 2009 – 35,970 miles
  • 2008 – 34,908 miles
  • 2007 – 28,069 miles
  • 2006 – 23,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,128 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Corrosion under body and suspension

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front and rear shock absorbers are weak and light mist of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,128 miles (+609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    42,128 miles
    Test number
    527784284593
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  2. Pass41,519 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,519 miles
    Test number
    880663601699
    • AdvisoryGENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION CORRODED
  3. Pass41,359 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    509775156412
    • AdvisoryCORROSION CREEPING IN ON EVERYTHING UNDER VEHICLE AND ROOF!
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS VERY RUSTY
  4. Fail41,359 miles (+255)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    542707706923
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S/R AND O/S/R CHASSIS RAIL HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCORROSION CREEPING IN ON EVERYTHING UNDER VEHICLE AND ROOF!
    • AdvisoryFRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION ARMS VERY RUSTY
  5. Pass41,104 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    41,104 miles
    Test number
    864045068678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle very rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Pass41,044 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    41,044 miles
    Test number
    788327853388
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and suspension
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers are weak and light mist of oil
  7. Pass40,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    437898474921
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and suspension
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers are weak and light mist of oil
  8. Fail40,830 miles (+413)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,830 miles
    Test number
    770304238916
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides rear chassis by upper rear suspension arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body and suspension
    • AdvisoryFront and rear shock absorbers are weak and light mist of oil
  9. Pass40,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    892379061368
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Fail40,417 miles (+342)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,417 miles
    Test number
    495268416153
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both side (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both side (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass40,075 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,075 miles
    Test number
    480157417579
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  12. Fail40,071 miles (+263)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,071 miles
    Test number
    467387798456
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  13. Pass39,808 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    39,808 miles
    Test number
    596031408095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,469 miles
    Test number
    752250986507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail49,369 miles (+10,175)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,369 miles
    Test number
    400466104649
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth head light lens poor
  16. Pass39,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    879608355065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,194 miles (+197)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    736006455095
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth head light lens in poor condition
  18. Pass38,997 miles (+126)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    866400714075
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll tyres perished
  19. Pass38,871 miles (+617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,871 miles
    Test number
    699668303039
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass38,254 miles (+686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,254 miles
    Test number
    805757912026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass37,568 miles (+784)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,568 miles
    Test number
    769338221005
    • NoteFront number plate poor condition
  22. Pass36,784 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,784 miles
    Test number
    374302530003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,970 miles (+1,062)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,970 miles
    Test number
    180099819461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,908 miles (+6,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,908 miles
    Test number
    651363928052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass28,069 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,069 miles
    Test number
    340406107098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    23,429 miles
    Test number
    780398926004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S45 SDP

Does S45 SDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S45 SDP is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S45 SDP?
The MOT on S45 SDP is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S45 SDP done?
S45 SDP was recorded at 42,128 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 932 miles a year.
Has S45 SDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S45 SDP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S45 SDP 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 S45 SDP find?
S45 SDP passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; suspension components corroded; general underbody corrosion.

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