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BJ61 XWS

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

210,101 mi
Last recorded210,101 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 XWS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 210,101 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

inner sills corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2024 210,101 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 201,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 201,715 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 199,174 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2022 199,118 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 197,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 196,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly flat spots.

Fail 16 Nov 2020 196,244 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly flat spots.

Pass 22 Nov 2019 170,011 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 170,011 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 147,167 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 147,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 125,149 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 104,015 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,015 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,850 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 63,758 miles

Front brake discs worn.

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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BJ61 XWS is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 47,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ61 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ61 XWS is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 December 2011.

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