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DU13 DPE

2013 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,983 mi
Last recorded88,983 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Colt42,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU13 DPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 88,983 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 88,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 75,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,909 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 58,355 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (j))

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 1 Feb 2021 57,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 46,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,716 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 29,712 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,926 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s ()

Fail 27 Mar 2017 32,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut in side wall

Offside Front tyre small in side wall

Fail 13 Apr 2016 31,725 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut in side wall

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre small in side wall

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 DPE is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DPE, 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 DPE is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 March 2013.

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