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YR11 OPV

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,504 mi
Last recorded131,504 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,504 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 131,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 131,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,372 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 113,999 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 113,993 miles

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 75,786 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,782 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 61,353 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 46,002 miles

both front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted

catching noise from o/s front wheel when rotated

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Fail 30 May 2017 46,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

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

both front brake discs lightly corroded/pitted

catching noise from o/s front wheel when rotated

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

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 OPV is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR11 OPV, 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 YR11 OPV registered?

YR11 OPV is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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