Mitsubishi I (2007)
2007 Mitsubishi I
CarHunch analysed 265 real MOT records for the 2007 Mitsubishi I. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2007 Mitsubishi i passes its MOT at 81.9%, marginally above the UK average of 80%, which suggests broadly average reliability for its age—but the troubling detail is that 34% of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, well above the typical threshold, making pre-purchase inspection essential. These cars are running at just over 41,000 miles on average, which is light for a 17-year-old, yet they're still accumulating 2.94 failures and 17.6 advisories per test, indicating that age rather than mileage is the primary wear factor.
The high advisory count relative to failures tells you these are cars with niggling issues—worn trim, minor corrosion, suspension play—rather than outright structural failure, which is typical of ageing city cars. Before committing to one, have an independent mechanic run through the dangerous-defect categories: brakes, steering, suspension, and lighting are clearly areas of concern for this generation.
What to check before buying a 2007 Mitsubishi I
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 34% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 261 | 81.8% | 2.97 |
| Other (1%) | 3 | 86.5% | 0.67 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 90.9% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2007 Mitsubishi I vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2007 Mitsubishi I vehicles fall between 30,853 and 52,448 miles.
2007 Mitsubishi I — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 101 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (41% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2007 Mitsubishi I
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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45.5%
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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42%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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38.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.6%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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34.9%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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34.7%
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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34.5%
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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26.8%
Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2007. Counts include advisories and failures.
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