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AJ57 HWL

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

172,758 mi
Last recorded172,758 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 HWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 172,758 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 172,756 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 164,673 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

handbrake lever release button missing ( operation ok)

Pass 3 May 2018 152,998 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2018 152,998 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 136,578 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear slight brake bind

handbrake lever button missing brake still working

Fail 9 Nov 2016 136,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear slight brake bind

handbrake lever button missing brake still working

Pass 11 Nov 2015 127,715 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 127,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,191 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 113,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 96,791 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 96,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 71,342 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 12 Dec 2011 71,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Dec 2010 50,637 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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AJ57 HWL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 58,371 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 AJ57 HWL, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ57 HWL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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