2007 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · HW57 FGD
2007 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 20 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 69,576 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HW57 FGD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2024
- 69,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HW57 FGD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (HW57 FGD) between October 2010 and October 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Steering (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”.
HW57 FGD Mileage History
- 08/10/20105,943 mi
- 26/09/20118,118 mi+2,175 mi
- 01/11/20129,418 mi+1,300 mi
- 30/10/201313,788 mi+4,370 mi
- 29/09/201419,988 mi+6,200 mi
- 19/09/201526,719 mi+6,731 mi
- 27/09/201632,977 mi+6,258 mi
- 21/09/201739,388 mi+6,411 mi
- 21/09/201739,388 mi
- 04/10/201845,666 mi+6,278 mi
- 14/10/201949,755 mi+4,089 mi
- 23/10/202054,356 mi+4,601 mi
- 23/10/202054,356 mi
- 22/10/202158,124 mi+3,768 mi
- 19/10/202261,594 mi+3,470 mi
- 19/10/202261,594 mi
- 18/10/202366,416 mi+4,822 mi
- 18/10/202366,416 mi
- 23/10/202469,576 mi+3,160 mi
- 24/10/202469,576 mi
Average of roughly 4,530 miles per year across 20 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: Poor
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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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