2007 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · LG57 VLW
2007 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29/09/2007. Recorded mileage 96,689 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2007
- Engine
- 1124cc
LG57 VLW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/10/2025
- 96,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
LG57 VLW Mileage History
- 10/10/202391,090 mi
- 27/10/202391,104 mi+14 mi
- 16/10/202495,052 mi+3,948 mi
- 17/10/202495,053 mi+1 mi
- 29/10/202596,689 mi+1,636 mi
Average of roughly 2,727 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG57 VLW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (LG57 VLW) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Steering (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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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