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Mitsubishi Colt

Red · Petrol · 1999 · 1,298 cc

T496 AGUMOT history

T496 AGU is a red petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 13 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 62,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
62,704 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 AGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Colt
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,298 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 AGU was last recorded at 62,704 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,719 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,985 miles · 11 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,719 miles
Average per year
2,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,704 miles
  • 2025 – 59,985 miles
  • 2024 – 57,828 miles
  • 2023 – 52,078 miles
  • 2022 – 46,210 miles
  • 2021 – 45,373 miles
  • 2020 – 44,262 miles
  • 2019 – 43,070 miles
  • 2018 – 41,774 miles
  • 2017 – 40,764 miles
  • 2016 – 39,561 miles
  • 2015 – 37,975 miles
  • 2014 – 36,004 miles
  • 2013 – 34,303 miles
  • 2012 – 33,035 miles
  • 2011 – 31,810 miles
  • 2010 – 30,544 miles
  • 2009 – 29,077 miles
  • 2008 – 26,908 miles
  • 2007 – 23,886 miles
  • 2006 – 21,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,704 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,704 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,704 miles
    Test number
    618682501470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,985 miles (+2,157)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    624470623886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,828 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    729722952445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,078 miles (+5,868)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,078 miles
    Test number
    541897627764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,210 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    46,210 miles
    Test number
    964981027958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail46,208 miles (+835)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    464861101418
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass45,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    45,373 miles
    Test number
    416242356140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,373 miles (+1,111)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,373 miles
    Test number
    629583029804
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass44,262 miles (+7)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    44,262 miles
    Test number
    497514903208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail44,255 miles (+1,185)2 dangerous4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,255 miles
    Test number
    158789307567
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass43,070 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,070 miles
    Test number
    301735474484
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail43,069 miles (+1,295)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    739637362990
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass41,774 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,774 miles
    Test number
    887445424279
    • AdvisoryNS Front tyre perished on the outer side wall

  14. Pass40,764 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,764 miles
    Test number
    965479142481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,763 miles (+1,202)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,763 miles
    Test number
    380343667552
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  16. Pass39,561 miles (+1,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    689268854075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass37,975 miles (+1,971)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    37,975 miles
    Test number
    938633385004
    • NoteNSF/OSF tyres perished in tread area
    • NoteOSR/NSR tyres perished in tread area

  18. Pass36,004 miles (+1,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    36,004 miles
    Test number
    647990274013
    • NoteOSR tyre perished on the inner edge

  19. Pass34,303 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,303 miles
    Test number
    968892173050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,299 miles (+1,264)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,299 miles
    Test number
    266991473014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass33,035 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    33,035 miles
    Test number
    927662282008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail33,034 miles (+1,224)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,034 miles
    Test number
    919712182073
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass31,810 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    31,810 miles
    Test number
    356484581095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,544 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    320403840064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    29,077 miles
    Test number
    171820859454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,077 miles (+2,169)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,077 miles
    Test number
    440399949027
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass26,908 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    26,908 miles
    Test number
    754632548077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,886 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    23,886 miles
    Test number
    262284647081
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  29. Fail23,886 miles (+2,771)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,886 miles
    Test number
    734364747016
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  30. Pass21,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    21,115 miles
    Test number
    254581456057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail21,115 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,115 miles
    Test number
    620971156098
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about T496 AGU

Does T496 AGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T496 AGU is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T496 AGU?
The MOT on T496 AGU is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T496 AGU done?
T496 AGU was recorded at 62,704 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,059 miles a year.
Has T496 AGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 AGU has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T496 AGU 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 T496 AGU find?
T496 AGU passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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