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AK07 VBO

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,222 mi
Last recorded156,222 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 VBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 156,222 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 142,344 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 130,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,095 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 120,095 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 120,077 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working n/f and o/f (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded n/r , o/r , o/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/f and o/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake lever slightly damaged handbrake has small reserve travel

Pass 29 Nov 2021 111,165 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 111,165 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 105,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 101,476 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 101,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 101,466 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 94,676 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 91,354 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 91,354 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2017 79,528 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 61,902 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre showing fine ageing cracks on sidewalls

Fail 16 Jun 2016 61,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre showing fine ageing cracks on sidewalls

Pass 16 Jun 2015 45,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 45,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,841 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 27,280 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 24,091 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 20,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 15,824 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 VBO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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