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AK07 VBP

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,533 mi
Last recorded85,533 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 VBP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 85,533 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 80,517 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 77,036 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 77,034 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion all over under the body

Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,167 miles

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 75,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded n/s/f & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 72,984 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside slight play in n/s steering rack

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

front tyres 50 profile rears 45.

slight exhaust leak mid to front joint

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,130 miles

rear axle bushes weak

Fail 12 Oct 2020 72,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and splitting on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear axle bushes weak

Pass 10 May 2019 69,142 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 69,035 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 66,472 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,754 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 60,261 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 20 May 2015 48,823 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 35,498 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 8 Mar 2012 29,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 23,010 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,035 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 18,035 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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 VBP is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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