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WU61 VHZ

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,669 mi
Last recorded150,669 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU61 VHZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 150,669 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2026 150,657 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 142,348 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 132,713 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 132,713 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 127,695 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 125,827 miles

Central Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has had the tread recut SIDE WALL /2 SPLIT (5.2.3 (g))

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

Nearside STOP AND GO FAULT !! AND DAMAGETO SILL

Pass 4 Oct 2021 118,708 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 112,473 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,049 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 91,671 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,645 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 63,225 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 48,676 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 48,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 86,981 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 86,981 miles

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

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

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

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 VHZ is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in White 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 WU61 VHZ, 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 VHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for WU61 VHZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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