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BP07 EJO

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

132,213 mi
Last recorded132,213 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP07 EJO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 132,213 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated VERY almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/splitting on very inner edge of treads VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Some suspension components front and rear - corroded - some getting heavily corroded in places

Some underside body corrosion - getting bit heavy in places

Fail 23 Aug 2022 132,212 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill - holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges VERY almost too excess in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated almost too excess (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Some suspension components front and rear - corroded

Some underside body corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2021 130,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake application noisy

Fail 24 Jun 2021 130,467 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault red air bag lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake application noisy

Pass 16 Jun 2020 128,152 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 128,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn DROPLINK bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 126,166 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 126,166 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,986 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 117,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front anti roll bar link deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2016 97,793 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear linkage stiff

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 97,793 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear linkage stiff

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,053 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear lever stiff

Pass 15 Jul 2014 79,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 79,150 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 68,663 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 68,663 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,144 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 59,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,494 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 37,260 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 EJO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EJO, 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 EJO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 July 2007.

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