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Mitsubishi Colt

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,124 cc

T16 GEPMOT history

T16 GEP is a red petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 2 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 120,486 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
120,486 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,818 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 GEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 GEP was last recorded at 120,486 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 23,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Aug 2012: 23,312 miles, lower than 26,234 miles on 22 Aug 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
96,658 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
23,828 miles
Average per year
6,818 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,486 miles
  • 2025 – 96,658 miles
  • 2024 – 91,070 miles
  • 2023 – 85,877 miles
  • 2022 – 80,201 miles
  • 2021 – 74,522 miles
  • 2020 – 70,506 miles
  • 2019 – 65,107 miles
  • 2018 – 58,213 miles
  • 2017 – 51,820 miles
  • 2016 – 44,820 miles
  • 2015 – 38,308 miles
  • 2014 – 33,334 miles
  • 2013 – 28,617 miles
  • 2012 – 23,312 miles
  • 2011 – 26,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,486 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/Nail

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass120,486 miles (+23,828)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    120,486 miles
    Test number
    295499945282
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass96,658 miles (+5,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    96,658 miles
    Test number
    776249059326
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass91,070 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,070 miles
    Test number
    313982295310
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail91,039 miles (+5,162)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,039 miles
    Test number
    453138972644
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass85,877 miles (+5,676)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    85,877 miles
    Test number
    402100366624
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/Nail (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight smell of fumes in engine area

  6. Pass80,201 miles (+5,679)5 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    80,201 miles
    Test number
    291213202536
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing/nail (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Pass74,522 miles (+4,016)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,522 miles
    Test number
    365296952380
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass70,506 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    836801958231
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail70,506 miles (+5,399)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,506 miles
    Test number
    343572275037
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass65,107 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    708289658812
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoot laden preventing full inspection

  11. Fail65,107 miles (+6,894)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,107 miles
    Test number
    681889289214
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBoot laden preventing full inspection

  12. Pass58,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    58,213 miles
    Test number
    740106851411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,213 miles (+6,393)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,213 miles
    Test number
    289742789187
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass51,820 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,820 miles
    Test number
    288263924105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,813 miles (+6,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,813 miles
    Test number
    778532273187
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass44,820 miles (+6,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    44,820 miles
    Test number
    228141340458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass38,308 miles (+4,974)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    695424645289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,334 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    33,334 miles
    Test number
    109345044262
    • 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)

  19. Fail33,334 miles (+4,717)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,334 miles
    Test number
    836505744226
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  20. Fail28,617 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    376156853220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  21. Pass28,617 miles (+5,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,617 miles
    Test number
    898066653241
    • 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)

  22. Pass23,312 miles (-2,922)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    23,312 miles
    Test number
    367638822494
    • 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)
    • NoteWipers poor

  23. Fail26,234 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,234 miles
    Test number
    376404131285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,881 miles
    Test number
    595234331212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T16 GEP

Does T16 GEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 GEP is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 GEP?
The MOT on T16 GEP is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 GEP done?
T16 GEP was recorded at 120,486 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,818 miles a year.
Has T16 GEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 GEP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T16 GEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Aug 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 GEP find?
T16 GEP passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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