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AF12 PNL

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,333 mi
Last recorded77,333 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,333 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,565 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 72,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,819 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 64,150 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 64,150 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 59,810 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 59,810 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 55,346 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 55,346 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 53,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 53,251 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated release button missing (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,615 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,411 miles

part of parking brake release button missing still functions normally

Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,418 miles

O/S wiper blade split but sill cleans screen to mot standards

Parking brake lever outer button missing but still works.

Pass 14 Mar 2016 20,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 11,958 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 PNL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PNL, 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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AF12 PNL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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