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AF62 USX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,978 mi
Last recorded62,978 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 USX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 62,978 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 62,978 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 60,468 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 58,796 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2024 58,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,215 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing heavily and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 57,211 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, perishing heavily and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 53,553 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 53,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 52,285 miles

Front front grill missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear bumper adrift

Pass 26 Feb 2019 49,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 45,224 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 35,252 miles

n/s mirror damaged, glass missing

Pass 16 Feb 2016 21,114 miles

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 15 Feb 2016 21,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 16 Feb 2015 8,556 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 USX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 USX, 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 USX registered?

AF62 USX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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