Official DVLA Record

1999 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · V974 HGE

V974 HGE

1999 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1999. Recorded mileage 101,176 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MITSUBISHI COLT
Year / Origin
1999 · Worcester
MOT Status
Valid until 27/03/2013
Road Tax
Untaxed (05/04/2013)
Recorded Mileage
101,176 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/03/2013
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 05/04/2013
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1298cc

V974 HGE Key Findings

  • 12 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 28/02/2013
  • 101,176 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt

Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

V974 HGE Mileage History

  1. 17/10/200555,198 mi
  2. 19/10/200555,198 mi
  3. 01/11/200663,618 mi+8,420 mi
  4. 17/10/200770,396 mi+6,778 mi
  5. 17/09/200873,859 mi+3,463 mi
  6. 14/09/200984,498 mi+10,639 mi
  7. 15/02/201190,332 mi+5,834 mi
  8. 19/03/201190,407 mi+75 mi
  9. 26/03/201190,414 mi+7 mi
  10. 28/03/201190,434 mi+20 mi
  11. 26/03/201293,904 mi+3,470 mi
  12. 28/02/2013101,176 mi+7,272 mi

Average of roughly 6,241 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.

V974 HGE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 06:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mitsubishi Colt (V974 HGE) between October 2005 and February 2013.

The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 28 February 2013 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.

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