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YY07 XEL

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,264 mi
Last recorded75,264 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 XEL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 75,264 miles

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2025 75,264 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central General underbody corrosion.

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 69,622 miles

Central General underbody corrosion.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 65,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning will not self centre (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 65,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 64,247 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 64,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,008 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 59,098 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front brake pipes corroded slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 59,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front brake pipes corroded slightly under plastic coating. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 55,340 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 51,124 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield loose and insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2016 45,730 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 45,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 41,213 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 41,213 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,492 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 29,897 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,156 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 12,003 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 XEL 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 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEL, 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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YY07 XEL is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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