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CV57 LYC

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,159 mi
Last recorded192,159 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV57 LYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 192,159 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 192,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 182,859 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 182,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2022 170,413 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 170,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 156,537 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 146,739 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 144,297 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 144,297 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,104 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 116,861 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 116,861 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 100,827 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,382 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 37,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 31,445 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 21,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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CV57 LYC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CV57 LYC, 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 CV57 LYC registered?

CV57 LYC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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