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DS61 XDG

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,063 mi
Last recorded74,063 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 XDG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 74,063 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 66,129 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 66,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,969 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 58,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 53,965 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 53,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,425 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 47,720 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished, front tyres bald on edges

Fail 26 Feb 2019 41,884 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres perished, front tyres bald on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,545 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 38,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 31,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,299 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 15,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DS61 XDG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 44,335 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 DS61 XDG, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS61 XDG registered?

DS61 XDG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is DS61 XDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS61 XDG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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