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DG61 SWY

2011 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,292 mi
Last recorded73,292 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Colt47,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG61 SWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 73,292 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 73,292 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 64,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 58,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 53,401 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 39,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,103 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 29,843 miles

Tyre has damage to outer side wall - nearside front

Pass 28 Sep 2017 27,403 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Wiper blade rubber splitting - offside front

Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 17,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 17,142 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 SWY is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

DG61 SWY is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 September 2011.

Is DG61 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG61 SWY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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