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AP07 RCF

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,149 mi
Last recorded86,149 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP07 RCF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 83,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 79,944 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 79,944 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,687 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 76,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 72,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 67,911 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 67,910 miles

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

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,599 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 63,599 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 58,522 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,322 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 1 Aug 2015 53,302 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,040 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 49,034 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 48,512 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 29 Apr 2013 44,893 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre's inner sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

slight uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Apr 2013 44,893 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)

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre's inner sidewall cracking

o/s/f tyre getting low on tread

slight uneven inner edge wear to o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,684 miles

nsr tyre cond

Fail 30 Apr 2012 38,682 miles

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

nsr tyre cond

Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,187 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 47,939 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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AP07 RCF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AP07 RCF, 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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AP07 RCF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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