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DF56 BXE

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

68,785 mi
Last recorded68,785 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF56 BXE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 68,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 68,682 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 66,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 65,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 63,519 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 61,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 60,728 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 60,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 59,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 59,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 57,309 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,932 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 54,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,671 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 47,938 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 44,149 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 39,905 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 35,776 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 31,290 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 25,503 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 24,403 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 24,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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DF56 BXE is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DF56 BXE, 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 DF56 BXE registered?

DF56 BXE is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 February 2007.

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