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J27 MTB

2014 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,890 mi
Last recorded130,890 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mitsubishi Colt65,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 MTB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 130,890 miles

Rear seats missing

Fail 3 Nov 2025 130,880 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill by with in 30cm rear suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seats missing

lower engine stabiliser slight movement

Pass 29 Jul 2025 84,946 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 81,852 miles

Offside Front Inner edge of wheel dented

Pass 31 Oct 2024 118,271 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear seats missing

Fail 30 Oct 2024 81,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner edge of wheel dented

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,031 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 71,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 71,399 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 94,866 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 94,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 55,968 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 91,403 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 91,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 54,464 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 54,464 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 86,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 86,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,885 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 81,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 81,294 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,539 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 74,962 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 36,872 miles

Front Brake discs worn

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2017 67,641 miles

Offside Front Outer driveshaft gaiter becoming insecure,still attached but has some movement

Pass 30 Mar 2017 32,716 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 62,817 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 56,572 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 56,570 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 50,031 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 43,019 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr seat belt slow retracting

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,059 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 20,902 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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J27 MTB is a 2014 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2014 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 65,751 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J27 MTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 12 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J27 MTB is a 2014 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2014.

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