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Mitsubishi Colt

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,499 cc

T121 SAXMOT history

T121 SAX is a black petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 126,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
126,221 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 SAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,499 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 SAX was last recorded at 126,221 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,164 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
7,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,221 miles
  • 2024 – 119,155 miles
  • 2023 – 112,797 miles
  • 2022 – 103,754 miles
  • 2021 – 92,923 miles
  • 2020 – 82,541 miles
  • 2019 – 75,249 miles
  • 2018 – 71,806 miles
  • 2017 – 65,944 miles
  • 2016 – 60,136 miles
  • 2015 – 53,587 miles
  • 2014 – 45,062 miles
  • 2013 – 36,858 miles
  • 2012 – 31,527 miles
  • 2011 – 20,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,221 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Coil spring corroded all 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,221 miles (+57)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    126,221 miles
    Test number
    787785567235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail126,164 miles (+7,009)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,164 miles
    Test number
    429087979250
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,155 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    547400703613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail119,154 miles (+6,357)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,154 miles
    Test number
    830696330923
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass112,797 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    234627974198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail112,770 miles (+9,016)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,770 miles
    Test number
    299363186456
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass103,754 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    103,754 miles
    Test number
    823893498710
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail103,753 miles (+10,830)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,753 miles
    Test number
    815462040419
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass92,923 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,923 miles
    Test number
    703385010410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,541 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,541 miles
    Test number
    362902208992
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,520 miles (+7,271)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,520 miles
    Test number
    744645428136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass75,249 miles (+3,443)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,249 miles
    Test number
    822718736950
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre is worn out of shape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,806 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,806 miles
    Test number
    747851754002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,791 miles (+5,847)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,791 miles
    Test number
    889395423320
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass65,944 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,944 miles
    Test number
    124572334728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,136 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    60,136 miles
    Test number
    176537777064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,587 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,587 miles
    Test number
    308103705142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,062 miles (+8,204)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    45,062 miles
    Test number
    495810894006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,858 miles (+5,331)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    36,858 miles
    Test number
    806508603178
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on edges cut in tread
    • NoteOffside front tyre slight wear on edges

  20. Pass31,527 miles (+11,508)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,527 miles
    Test number
    316733192052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,019 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,019 miles
    Test number
    128715791416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail20,007 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,007 miles
    Test number
    109732091473
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T121 SAX

Does T121 SAX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 SAX is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T121 SAX?
The MOT on T121 SAX is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 SAX done?
T121 SAX was recorded at 126,221 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 7,277 miles a year.
Has T121 SAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 SAX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T121 SAX 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 T121 SAX find?
T121 SAX passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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