2007 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · LY56 DRX
2007 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 104,688 miles. MOT expired on 11 Nov 2016. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Nov 2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LY56 DRX Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2015
- 104,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LY56 DRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (LY56 DRX) between March 2010 and November 2015.
The record contains 7 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
LY56 DRX Mileage History
- 31/03/20104,190 mi
- 17/03/201118,732 mi+14,542 mi
- 22/03/201239,200 mi+20,468 mi
- 06/03/201351,921 mi+12,721 mi
- 27/03/201472,211 mi+20,290 mi
- 12/11/201478,223 mi+6,012 mi
- 06/11/2015104,688 mi+26,465 mi
Average of roughly 17,941 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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