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WV61 AVW

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,274 mi
Last recorded108,274 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 AVW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 108,274 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Lower Coil spring corroded rear lower and offside front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on edge of tread area

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged and slightly perished within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,501 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower and offside front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 97,500 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear lower and offside front upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 88,991 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 88,991 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 82,065 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 76,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 66,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 62,153 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 56,001 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 49,854 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,666 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 36,426 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 28,736 miles

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

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

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

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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WV61 AVW 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 86.7%.

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 WV61 AVW, 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 WV61 AVW registered?

WV61 AVW is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 September 2011.

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