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DG11 LBY

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG11 LBY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 91,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 90,267 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer axle beam corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 9 Dec 2024 90,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer axle beam corroded

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 Dec 2023 83,307 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 77,798 miles

Central exhaust corroded

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust corroded

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 73,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2021 67,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 67,652 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 63,398 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 57,844 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 51,466 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 51,466 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2017 48,023 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 34,915 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 34,915 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 25,227 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,574 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 21,502 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

n/s/f brake binding slightly

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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DG11 LBY is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG11 LBY, 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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DG11 LBY is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2011.

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