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BF12 RCX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,182 mi
Last recorded53,182 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 RCX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 53,182 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 51,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 48,088 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 45,931 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 42,307 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 42,307 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 40,158 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,117 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 34,970 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 30,724 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 26,679 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 26,679 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 21,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,899 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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BF12 RCX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BF12 RCX, 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

How do I check the history of BF12 RCX?

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What year was BF12 RCX registered?

BF12 RCX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is BF12 RCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 RCX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF12 RCX have outstanding finance?

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