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DG61 SWO

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,251 mi
Last recorded97,251 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 SWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 97,251 miles

Damage to front bumper.

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front track control arm lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2024 97,251 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Damage to front bumper.

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front track control arm lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 92,139 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 92,139 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 85,077 miles

2/ o/s rear tyre becoming perished

Fail 29 Oct 2022 84,894 miles

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

1/ o/s front tyre becoming perished not to cords at time of test

2/ o/s rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,514 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 80,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 74,445 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 64,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,770 miles

1.cuts on inside side wall of near side and off side front tyres (not to cords at time of test)

off side rear tyre becoming perished on outside edge

Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,992 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 45,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 37,310 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 29,361 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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DG61 SWO is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DG61 SWO, 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 DG61 SWO registered?

DG61 SWO is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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