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LB61 DWL

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,889 mi
Last recorded87,889 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 87,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 87,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair application (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 79,214 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 70,766 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 70,766 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge allmost throu to the canvas on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 62,013 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 52,299 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,551 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 44,578 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 18 Nov 2017 39,151 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 39,151 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 33,747 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 28,423 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 22,194 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LB61 DWL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB61 DWL, 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.

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LB61 DWL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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