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AC13 REC

2013 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,249 mi
Last recorded62,249 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Colt42,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC13 REC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 62,249 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 62,249 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect rears (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 59,506 miles

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened rubber deteriorating (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 56,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 53,836 miles

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

Nearside Front antiroll bar link bushes perished

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

Offside Front antiroll bar link bushes perished

Pass 24 Mar 2022 50,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 46,159 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 43,729 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,218 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 38,218 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 34,175 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Pass 12 Apr 2017 30,224 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 30,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,628 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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AC13 REC is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 42,256 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 AC13 REC, 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 13 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AC13 REC registered?

AC13 REC is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 2013.

Is AC13 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC13 REC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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