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AJ07 BTE

2007 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,453 mi
Last recorded130,453 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Colt58,371 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 BTE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 130,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 130,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged chunk out of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 126,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 122,810 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,700 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 107,029 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 105,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 94,298 miles

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

H/BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,705 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 85,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are visible

Fail 2 May 2017 85,185 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged but no cords are visible

Pass 11 Apr 2016 74,773 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2015 64,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 55,618 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 29 Apr 2013 46,040 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 34,939 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 28,330 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,856 miles

Nearside 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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AJ07 BTE is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AJ07 BTE, 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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AJ07 BTE is a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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