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AU12 YWC

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,825 mi
Last recorded60,825 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 YWC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 60,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 59,558 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 56,952 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 56,952 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 53,994 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 50,564 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 50,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,170 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 49,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 44,788 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,211 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fr brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Fr brake pads getting low

Offside wiper starting to smear

Pass 10 Apr 2017 37,080 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 37,080 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 29,674 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm also has a cut but not yet to fail criteria and bald on edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,247 miles

n/s dip on max mark

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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AU12 YWC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White 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 AU12 YWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU12 YWC registered?

AU12 YWC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AU12 YWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 YWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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