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AK12 XHV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

17,266 mi
Last recorded17,266 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 17,266 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 16,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 14,979 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 13,889 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 12,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 10,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 9,380 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 7,843 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 6,609 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 5,214 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 5,214 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 3,451 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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AK12 XHV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc 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 AK12 XHV, 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 AK12 XHV registered?

AK12 XHV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is AK12 XHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 XHV 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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