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AF62 NVZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,877 mi
Last recorded83,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 NVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 83,877 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 83,877 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 76,365 miles

Front Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 65,636 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 60,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light scrubbing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 57,187 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 53,831 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 48,927 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 44,154 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,644 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers worn but cleaning just enough.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener and phone holder. ()

Oil leak Engine oil from gear box bell area. ()

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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AF62 NVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AF62 NVZ, 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 AF62 NVZ registered?

AF62 NVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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The MOT history for AF62 NVZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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