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DU13 CTZ

2013 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,461 mi
Last recorded68,461 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Colt42,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 CTZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2026 68,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Hub assembly excessively noisy when rotated (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to brake pipes, unions and ferrules

Surface corrosion to steering, suspension and brake components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 62,916 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 56,902 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 50,811 miles

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2022 43,514 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 37,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

general surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 7 Mar 2020 36,785 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 29,752 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 29,738 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2018 26,265 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 26,263 miles

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed AND NEARSIDE FRONT (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 21,277 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 16,241 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 16,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DU13 CTZ is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 42,256 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 DU13 CTZ, 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 13 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DU13 CTZ is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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