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YY56 VBN

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

120,138 mi
Last recorded120,138 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 VBN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 120,138 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met nearside lower than the offside

Fail 5 Sep 2025 120,098 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake efficiency only just met nearside lower than the offside

Pass 4 Sep 2024 114,958 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 114,950 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears in the tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 109,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 109,519 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer to middle section joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 103,897 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 93,540 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 89,998 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at the bottom of the windscreen at the passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 89,998 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack at the bottom of the windscreen at the passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 83,569 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 78,923 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 78,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,191 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 61,007 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 52,985 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 43,023 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)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 33,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,703 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 19,469 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)

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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YY56 VBN 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 77.3%.

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 YY56 VBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY56 VBN registered?

YY56 VBN is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2007.

Is YY56 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 VBN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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