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BP07 EJN

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,826 mi
Last recorded94,826 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 EJN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 94,826 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2026 94,826 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 28 Dec 2024 91,097 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever knob deteriorated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 88,069 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2022 80,315 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 80,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 78,463 miles

Engine management lamp on dashboard indicates a fault

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 22 Dec 2018 77,237 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 77,237 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 71,840 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Dec 2017 71,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,786 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,786 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 12 Dec 2015 59,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear passenger door damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 59,809 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear passenger door damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 54,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 48,657 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 42,794 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 42,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 33,454 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 23,459 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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BP07 EJN is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BP07 EJN, 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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BP07 EJN is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 August 2007.

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