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LB61 DWX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

39,648 mi
Last recorded39,648 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB61 DWX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2025 39,648 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2024 37,880 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2023 35,642 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 32,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,615 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 25,821 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 24,260 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 22,120 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 19,680 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 19,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,923 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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LB61 DWX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LB61 DWX, 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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What year was LB61 DWX registered?

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

Is LB61 DWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB61 DWX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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