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AF12 JFV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,646 mi
Last recorded91,646 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 91,646 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 85,768 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside wiper smears screen

Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 84,010 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 80,503 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 75,532 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 70,654 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,516 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 57,758 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 50,529 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 34,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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AF12 JFV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AF12 JFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 JFV registered?

AF12 JFV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is AF12 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 JFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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