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DE61 XBG

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

66,279 mi
Last recorded66,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 XBG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2026 66,279 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust system insecure due to broken exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel offside and nearside (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 62,013 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 56,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 49,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 41,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm also wearing thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 35,155 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 32,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 30,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,250 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 17,833 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 10,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 10,394 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 10,025 miles

nearside front wiper blade split heavily

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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DE61 XBG is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DE61 XBG, 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 DE61 XBG registered?

DE61 XBG is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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