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BU10 ZSX

2010 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,215 mi
Last recorded77,215 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Mitsubishi Colt51,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU10 ZSX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,215 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVICE TO CHANGE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 77,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded STRONG ADVICE TO CHANGE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 72,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 64,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 64,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 59,725 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 59,725 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 54,810 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 54,806 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 54,674 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,499 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,345 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 38,504 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,841 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 24,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 24,654 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 19,431 miles

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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BU10 ZSX is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,097 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 BU10 ZSX, 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 16 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU10 ZSX registered?

BU10 ZSX is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 March 2010.

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