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AF12 UAO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,775 mi
Last recorded96,775 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 96,775 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 91,576 miles

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 86,825 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

gear stick hard to move slightly seized

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,184 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

gear shift stiff

Fail 23 Mar 2021 80,184 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

gear shift stiff

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,077 miles

Offside Front Seat back won’t come forward

Fail 13 Mar 2020 73,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Towbar component excessively damaged Attachment broken (6.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Seat back won’t come forward

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,216 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 66,214 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 58,993 miles

Offside Front Seat Does Not Tilt Foward to Allow Access To Rear Seats

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 58,993 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat Does Not Tilt Foward to Allow Access To Rear Seats

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,613 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 53,613 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,379 miles

Offside Front Upper seat latch inop.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 36,125 miles

Advise two nails in tread nearside front tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Mar 2015 36,125 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise offside front wiper blade starting to split

Advise two nails in tread nearside front tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 UAO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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