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YR11 EPU

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,929 mi
Last recorded165,929 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR11 EPU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 165,929 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 164,880 miles

Boot Floor Corroded

Chassis Corroded

Clutch fluid pipe corroded between master cylinder and slave cylinder.

Front Subframe Corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 164,749 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D-Bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At centre and back joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Boot Floor Corroded

Chassis Corroded

Clutch fluid pipe corroded between master cylinder and slave cylinder.

Front Subframe Corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside Driveshaft Oil Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 153,554 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 153,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 144,634 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 144,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 103,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 131,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 115,991 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 115,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 101,089 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 101,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,114 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,266 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 43,494 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 43,494 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)

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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YR11 EPU is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YR11 EPU, 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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YR11 EPU is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 March 2011.

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