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YY57 LWN

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,292 mi
Last recorded120,292 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 LWN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 120,292 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 120,292 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible h i d fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 106,863 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2018 106,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 98,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 98,311 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 96,274 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 96,274 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported catalyst clamp joint (7.1.1)

Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure both sides (2.5.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 90,923 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

Pass 28 Dec 2013 76,822 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,912 miles

Front number plate damaged but unlikey to be misread

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,032 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)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,682 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 LWN is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY57 LWN, 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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YY57 LWN is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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