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DY13 VUL

2013 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,321 mi
Last recorded35,321 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Colt42,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY13 VUL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 35,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 34,136 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 32,453 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,287 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 28,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 23,556 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 23,556 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 18,898 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 14,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 10,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 7,085 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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DY13 VUL is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 DY13 VUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY13 VUL registered?

DY13 VUL is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 April 2013.

Is DY13 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY13 VUL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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