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BV61 NVH

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,653 mi
Last recorded98,653 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV61 NVH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 98,653 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 92,392 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 92,374 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,867 miles

All suspension surface corroded

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer side wall damaged and cracked within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracked within tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil sump pan corroded and leaking oil through the rust

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,705 miles

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover cracked

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil sump pan corroded

Rear exhaust box shield loose

Rear suspension axle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2021 80,836 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 80,821 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 77,784 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 72,447 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 64,466 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,423 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 56,417 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both rear tyres are perished

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 35,056 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 35,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,686 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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BV61 NVH is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV61 NVH, 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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BV61 NVH is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 September 2011.

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