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WJ61 PUK

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,698 mi
Last recorded43,698 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ61 PUK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 43,698 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 43,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 39,805 miles

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))

Fail 20 Aug 2024 39,805 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 8 Sep 2023 35,761 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 35,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre egged 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 31,944 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 31,944 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 31,358 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 31,354 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 28,976 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 33,506 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 21,852 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 21,852 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 20,535 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 18,409 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 15,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,593 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 PUK 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 66.7%.

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 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 WJ61 PUK, 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 WJ61 PUK registered?

WJ61 PUK is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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