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WV61 JWX

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,393 mi
Last recorded119,393 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV61 JWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 119,393 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 111,954 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 111,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush 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))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 99,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,176 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,219 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 90,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 83,922 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 78,845 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 78,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 77,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 70,995 miles

A S and G lamp flashing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 70,823 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

A S and G lamp flashing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 59,986 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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WV61 JWX is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV61 JWX, 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 JWX registered?

WV61 JWX is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 September 2011.

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The MOT history for WV61 JWX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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