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AJ10 VYZ

2010 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,006 mi
Last recorded101,006 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mitsubishi Colt51,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ10 VYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 101,006 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 101,006 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))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 93,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 14 Sep 2023 85,121 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2023 85,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 72,534 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,561 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 63,715 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts on inside edge down to cords 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick also discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm less than 1.6mm and bald edges 185/55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2019 45,930 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 45,930 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2018 35,948 miles
Fail 6 May 2018 35,948 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working connection (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 32,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,144 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 22,191 miles

exhaust is very rusty

front discs are worn

front tyres worn to 3mm and worn on edges

wet test

Fail 6 May 2014 14,656 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 14,656 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 12,690 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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AJ10 VYZ is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 51,097 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 AJ10 VYZ, 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 16 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ10 VYZ registered?

AJ10 VYZ is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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