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YY57 GNJ

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,049 mi
Last recorded114,049 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 GNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 114,049 miles

rear inner body sells and rear suspenion corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2025 105,736 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body inner sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 94,120 miles

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

exhaust flex is loose

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,803 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s rear, o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 71,050 miles

Nearside Front CV boot slightly deteriorated

prescribed areas and suspension component generally corroded

rear both axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2021 64,911 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 64,908 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,063 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 64,053 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2019 56,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 49,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 49,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,122 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 42,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,424 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 38,424 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/50x15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 33,075 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 28,621 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 24,565 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 24,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,865 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 12,881 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 8,097 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 7,614 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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YY57 GNJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YY57 GNJ, 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 YY57 GNJ registered?

YY57 GNJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 December 2007.

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