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WU61 VBA

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,760 mi
Last recorded76,760 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 VBA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 76,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wiper arm fouling on bonnet

Fail 29 Sep 2025 76,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside wiper arm fouling on bonnet

Pass 1 Oct 2024 72,765 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 72,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,320 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 53,228 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers require attention, drivers wiper arm is bent and wiper park is too low. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,126 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 38,428 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 38,410 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))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 28,210 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2017 18,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 16,031 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 12,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 8,472 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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WU61 VBA is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU61 VBA, 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 WU61 VBA registered?

WU61 VBA is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2011.

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