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YY57 VFC

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

73,605 mi
Last recorded73,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 VFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 73,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 61,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 61,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,563 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 53,563 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 38,243 miles

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Jun 2023 38,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

advise corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2022 21,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 20,974 miles

tyres cracked.

Pass 29 Jun 2020 30,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 19,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,734 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 17,326 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 15,857 miles

nsf tyre worn and cracking

Pass 6 Jan 2015 15,014 miles

tyres worn outer edge and cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2013 13,692 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2012 12,682 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 10,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 6,220 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 VFC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 VFC, 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 VFC registered?

YY57 VFC is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is YY57 VFC safe to buy?

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