2007 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · WA07 VLH
2007 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 May 2007. Recorded mileage 86,120 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,120 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WA07 VLH Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 86,120 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WA07 VLH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Mitsubishi Colt (WA07 VLH) between May 2010 and June 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
WA07 VLH Mileage History
- 27/05/201018,833 mi
- 27/05/201018,833 mi
- 23/05/201124,667 mi+5,834 mi
- 25/05/201230,419 mi+5,752 mi
- 25/05/201230,419 mi
- 20/05/201333,475 mi+3,056 mi
- 21/05/201436,928 mi+3,453 mi
- 28/05/201541,190 mi+4,262 mi
- 28/05/201541,190 mi
- 05/05/201644,427 mi+3,237 mi
- 05/05/201644,427 mi
- 02/05/201750,247 mi+5,820 mi
- 25/05/201858,928 mi+8,681 mi
- 01/05/201964,889 mi+5,961 mi
- 01/05/201964,889 mi
- 18/06/202070,160 mi+5,271 mi
- 18/06/202070,160 mi
- 08/07/202172,898 mi+2,738 mi
- 16/06/202276,704 mi+3,806 mi
- 16/06/202276,704 mi
- 04/07/202380,329 mi+3,625 mi
- 04/07/202380,329 mi
- 12/06/202482,255 mi+1,926 mi
- 12/06/202482,255 mi
- 27/06/202584,633 mi+2,378 mi
- 17/06/202686,120 mi+1,487 mi
- 17/06/202686,120 mi
Average of roughly 4,190 miles per year across 27 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: 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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