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CV61 VCZ

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,568 mi
Last recorded74,568 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV61 VCZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,568 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2024 70,200 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn insecure

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2023 65,905 miles

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn insecure

manufactures covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2023 65,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside headlamp damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

horn insecure

manufactures covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2022 60,595 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

horn insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,638 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 50,770 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 50,768 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes holding on may damage brake roller (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 48,074 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 43,133 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 36,905 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 31,336 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,511 miles

Front tyres weatherd/cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2014 19,745 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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CV61 VCZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV61 VCZ, 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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What year was CV61 VCZ registered?

CV61 VCZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 September 2011.

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