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AF62 UTC

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,763 mi
Last recorded88,763 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF62 UTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,763 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 88,749 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 86,057 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,258 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 76,879 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to get close to wear indicators

Offside Rear tyre treads worn close to wear indicators

Pass 4 Oct 2021 71,507 miles

Rear registration plate lamp dim

Pass 2 Oct 2020 64,848 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 53,809 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 42,651 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 35,036 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,968 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,638 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 UTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc 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 UTC, 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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AF62 UTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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