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BT07 OVO

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,900 mi
Last recorded89,900 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 OVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 89,900 miles

Nearside 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 5 Jul 2019 82,800 miles

Offside Front seat belt buckle incomplete but function still ok

Pass 6 Jul 2018 79,537 miles

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

gear selection difficult

offside front seat belt buckle incomplete but functions

Fail 22 Jun 2018 78,932 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction danglies (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested NO oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside drive shaft seal leaking

gear selection difficult

offside front seat belt buckle incomplete but functions

Pass 26 Jun 2017 63,034 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 49,802 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 49,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2015 37,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,815 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 27,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2014 27,367 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 23,127 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 23,127 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 22,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

o/s/f tyre flat spot

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,464 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 20,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BT07 OVO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BT07 OVO, 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 BT07 OVO registered?

BT07 OVO is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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