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AO57 YBU

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,500 mi
Last recorded63,500 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 YBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 63,500 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2026 63,492 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 58,627 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 58,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 50,720 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Fail 31 Jan 2024 50,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear

Pass 9 Feb 2023 42,438 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 38,985 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 38,984 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 35,142 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 35,142 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 32,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,326 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 26,418 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 23,673 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,960 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,831 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 15,597 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 12,684 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 10,895 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 9,322 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 8,219 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 8,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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AO57 YBU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AO57 YBU, 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 AO57 YBU registered?

AO57 YBU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 September 2007.

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