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YY07 SXA

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,040 mi
Last recorded98,040 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 SXA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2025 98,040 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill damaged/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 95,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All vehicle structure corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,629 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Fail 13 Nov 2023 92,623 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2022 86,314 miles

Front anti-roll bar links not fitted as a matching pair

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 74,060 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 74,060 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 63,640 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 54,837 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 48,798 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 48,798 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 42,263 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 42,263 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 38,771 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,019 miles

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

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

Oil leak

tyres cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,016 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 25,193 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 21,256 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 21,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 18,621 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 16,305 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 10,428 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 11 Jun 2010 10,428 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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YY07 SXA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YY07 SXA, 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 YY07 SXA registered?

YY07 SXA is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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