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AP57 SNF

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,517 mi
Last recorded114,517 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP57 SNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 114,517 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 108,654 miles

Exhaust noisy the baffles are worn and Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various areas slight fumes vapours (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn grease contaminated dry wiped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure secured - Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 108,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits forte emissions reducer added 2 bottles and advised full service and premium v power shell petrol only slight idle misfire slight oil smell fumes vapours no smoke visible (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy the baffles are worn and Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in various areas slight fumes vapours (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated worn grease contaminated dry wiped (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure secured - Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dim (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 102,602 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 98,957 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 98,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 96,489 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 96,489 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 92,828 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 89,748 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,697 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,981 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,981 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)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 77,639 miles

Lip on front discs

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 77,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Lip on front discs

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 71,632 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,278 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 66,278 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 53,475 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2012 53,475 miles

Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 42,242 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 29,898 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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AP57 SNF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AP57 SNF, 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 AP57 SNF registered?

AP57 SNF is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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