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AF62 NWJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,586 mi
Last recorded92,586 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 NWJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 92,586 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 92,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,972 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 84,799 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 79,287 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 74,183 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 68,660 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,216 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 62,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,216 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in tread ()

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,720 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,856 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 38,248 miles

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

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

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 NWJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc 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 AF62 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

AF62 NWJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 September 2012.

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