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AK07 VBJ

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,946 mi
Last recorded69,946 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 VBJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 69,946 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front pads looking though wheel look low

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

steering feel heavy

Fail 18 Mar 2023 69,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front pads looking though wheel look low

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

steering feel heavy

Pass 26 Mar 2022 69,425 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 69,419 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both front (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 67,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 67,290 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

clutch hydraulic pipe heavily corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 65,357 miles

Front wiper motor noisy

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 63,273 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 63,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,883 miles

front pads low & discs worn

Fail 17 Mar 2018 59,883 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Mar 2017 55,147 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2017 55,147 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 50,796 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 42,747 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 42,747 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2014 34,831 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Mar 2014 34,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 25,614 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 17,330 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,219 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2010 9,846 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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AK07 VBJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AK07 VBJ, 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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AK07 VBJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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