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WU61 VAF

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,013 mi
Last recorded104,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 VAF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 104,013 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 104,013 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (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))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to edges and close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 93,781 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise Linkage rubbers slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise no play found/rubber bonding deteriating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Advise slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 93,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise Linkage rubbers slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Advise slightly worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise no play found/rubber bonding deteriating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Advise slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 90,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, not allowing dirt in (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split, not allowing dirt in (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear drum brakes noisy

Pass 14 Apr 2022 81,414 miles

Advise radiator assembly insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 81,413 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Advise radiator assembly insecure

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 77,672 miles

RADIATOR insecure

Fail 29 Oct 2020 77,671 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass damaged (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

RADIATOR insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,257 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 71,261 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 65,435 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both slightly at bottom (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tailgate/windows blacked out

underside dirty partially obscuring view of components

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,945 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre very low on outer edge

Fail 25 Apr 2017 59,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted n/s rear

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre very low on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,251 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

Pass 1 May 2015 40,651 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,648 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,148 miles

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

play in steering lock

support for radiator/condensor broken

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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WU61 VAF is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU61 VAF, 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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WU61 VAF is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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