2007 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · RT57 RET
2007 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 33,079 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,079 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RT57 RET Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2024
- 33,079 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RT57 RET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (RT57 RET) between September 2024 and September 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Service brake excessively binding o/s/r brake binding / unable to fully rotate (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f ”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f tyre outer side w”.
RT57 RET Mileage History
- 11/09/202433,078 mi
- 13/09/202433,079 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 185 miles per year across 2 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
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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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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