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WJ61 PUF

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

69,188 mi
Last recorded69,188 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 PUF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 69,188 miles

Rear both sills corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 63,487 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 61,632 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear under body corroded

both front track rod end gaiters slightly perishing

Pass 22 Aug 2022 59,562 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 59,562 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 57,061 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 53,685 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 50,675 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 45,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,301 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 35,887 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 35,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205 45 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

offside front bumper damaged fog lamp trim broken off

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,956 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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WJ61 PUF is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Red 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 WJ61 PUF, 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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WJ61 PUF is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 September 2011.

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