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AF12 OGL

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,311 mi
Last recorded125,311 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OGL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 125,311 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 113,573 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 96,758 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 96,758 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 85,860 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,114 miles

drivers door worn

front tyres on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2021 59,810 miles

offside front wheel damaged slightly

Fail 23 Mar 2021 59,810 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

offside front wheel damaged slightly

Pass 7 May 2019 20,945 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 20,945 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 17,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 15,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,651 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 12,492 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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AF12 OGL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AF12 OGL, 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 AF12 OGL registered?

AF12 OGL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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