2011 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · DG61 SWO
2011 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 97,251 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG61 SWO Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/11/2024
- 97,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG61 SWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mitsubishi Colt (DG61 SWO) between October 2014 and November 2024.
The record contains 10 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 01 November 2024 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
DG61 SWO Mileage History
- 04/10/201429,361 mi
- 25/09/201537,310 mi+7,949 mi
- 04/03/201745,909 mi+8,599 mi
- 06/03/201745,992 mi+83 mi
- 05/04/201856,770 mi+10,778 mi
- 30/03/201964,069 mi+7,299 mi
- 02/10/202074,445 mi+10,376 mi
- 26/10/202180,485 mi+6,040 mi
- 06/11/202180,514 mi+29 mi
- 29/10/202284,894 mi+4,380 mi
- 05/11/202285,077 mi+183 mi
- 02/11/202392,139 mi+7,062 mi
- 02/11/202392,139 mi
- 01/11/202497,251 mi+5,112 mi
- 01/11/202497,251 mi
Average of roughly 6,736 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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