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AK07 VBM

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,780 mi
Last recorded52,780 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 52,780 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2026 52,780 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 51,188 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 49,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of body corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2022 48,311 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 48,311 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 46,989 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 46,989 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 45,294 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 41,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 39,015 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 5 May 2017 36,402 miles

Oil leak engine. ()

Fail 5 May 2017 36,402 miles

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

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

Oil leak engine. ()

Pass 9 May 2016 33,579 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 31,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 29,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 29,181 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 26,216 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 23,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,154 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 19,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,789 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 VBM 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBM, 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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What year was AK07 VBM registered?

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

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