2011 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · NEF 7
2011 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2011. Recorded mileage 42,873 miles. MOT valid until 05 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,873 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
NEF 7 Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 42,873 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
NEF 7 Mileage History
- 23/07/201413,202 mi
- 16/07/201516,213 mi+3,011 mi
- 16/07/201516,213 mi
- 29/07/201619,783 mi+3,570 mi
- 20/07/201722,427 mi+2,644 mi
- 17/07/201825,005 mi+2,578 mi
- 16/07/201927,366 mi+2,361 mi
- 16/07/201927,366 mi
- 26/06/202028,661 mi+1,295 mi
- 07/07/202129,042 mi+381 mi
- 07/07/202129,042 mi
- 17/06/202229,600 mi+558 mi
- 05/07/202330,905 mi+1,305 mi
- 28/06/202433,060 mi+2,155 mi
- 04/07/202537,767 mi+4,707 mi
- 04/07/202537,767 mi
- 03/07/202642,872 mi+5,105 mi
- 03/07/202642,873 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,484 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
NEF 7 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mitsubishi Colt (NEF 7) between July 2014 and July 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn badly inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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