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AF62 NWY

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,789 mi
Last recorded73,789 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 NWY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,068 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 61,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 50,130 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 50,085 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 38,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 38,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 29,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,926 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 28,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,620 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 26,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 24,340 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 20,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 17,089 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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AF62 NWY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF62 NWY, 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 NWY registered?

AF62 NWY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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