Mitsubishi Colt
Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,597 cc
W228 PEXMOT history
W228 PEX is a black petrol Mitsubishi Colt first used on 27 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,901 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 72,901 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,222 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W228 PEX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mitsubishi
- Model
- Colt
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,597 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 27 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
W228 PEX was last recorded at 72,901 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 72,888 miles · 23 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 13 miles
- Average per year
- 3,222 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 72,901 miles
- 2023 – 72,888 miles
- 2022 – 65,266 miles
- 2021 – 52,133 miles
- 2020 – 47,332 miles
- 2019 – 45,303 miles
- 2018 – 42,582 miles
- 2017 – 39,641 miles
- 2016 – 37,401 miles
- 2015 – 32,791 miles
- 2014 – 26,178 miles
- 2012 – 25,502 miles
- 2011 – 24,299 miles
- 2010 – 22,553 miles
- 2009 – 21,127 miles
- 2008 – 18,943 miles
- 2007 – 16,526 miles
- 2006 – 13,940 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,901 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Outer sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,901 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 72,901 miles
- Test number
- 850291323104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,888 miles (+7,622)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 72,888 miles
- Test number
- 440142741560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,266 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 65,266 miles
- Test number
- 674641416689
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
Fail65,265 miles (+13,132)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,265 miles
- Test number
- 515876588492
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside inner and outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective temporary repair (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded
Pass52,133 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2022
- Odometer
- 52,133 miles
- Test number
- 224960777860
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills becoming weak
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail52,133 miles (+4,801)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,133 miles
- Test number
- 139331582784
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills becoming weak
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass47,332 miles (+2,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2021
- Odometer
- 47,332 miles
- Test number
- 223789726725
- AdvisoryOuter both sills corroded & becoming weak
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass45,303 miles (+2,721)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2020
- Odometer
- 45,303 miles
- Test number
- 516451205548
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills corroded
Pass42,582 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 42,582 miles
- Test number
- 880012639708
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryWelding repair carried out osr wheel arch inner but has been freshly coated with underseal so unable to fully inspect repair.
Fail42,575 miles (+2,934)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,575 miles
- Test number
- 967364780260
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust system corroded
Pass39,641 miles (+2,240)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 39,641 miles
- Test number
- 247640032141
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass37,401 miles (+4,610)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 37,401 miles
- Test number
- 615068169619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,791 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 32,791 miles
- Test number
- 138518075080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,791 miles (+6,613)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,791 miles
- Test number
- 828738075086
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass26,178 miles (+676)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 26,178 miles
- Test number
- 105695184467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,502 miles (+1,203)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 25,502 miles
- Test number
- 668076482151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,299 miles (+1,746)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 24,299 miles
- Test number
- 329516091147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,553 miles (+1,426)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 22,553 miles
- Test number
- 890106190178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,127 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 21,127 miles
- Test number
- 103378399175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,127 miles (+2,184)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,127 miles
- Test number
- 644617899112
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Pass18,943 miles (+2,417)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 18,943 miles
- Test number
- 903319898194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,526 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 16,526 miles
- Test number
- 733979397119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 13,940 miles
- Test number
- 561682206264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W228 PEX
- Does W228 PEX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W228 PEX expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W228 PEX?
- The MOT on W228 PEX expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W228 PEX done?
- W228 PEX was recorded at 72,901 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 3,222 miles a year.
- Has W228 PEX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W228 PEX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on W228 PEX 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 W228 PEX find?
- W228 PEX passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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