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BF12 RFE

2012 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

53,282 mi
Last recorded53,282 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 RFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt Spacestar
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 53,282 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs lipped/worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Various minor cuts/splits in tyre treads.

Pass 19 Mar 2025 49,968 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 46,207 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 42,478 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 39,355 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 36,713 miles

Front brake discs are lipped/worn.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 34,931 miles

All 4 tyres are worn to 3-4 mm and are showing signs of age.

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 19,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 16,225 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 12,410 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 12,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 8,048 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar?

Based on 26,421 MOT tests across 2,271 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,774
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,091
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,756
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 1,565
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,068
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 1,055
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BF12 RFE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,091 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF12 RFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BF12 RFE registered?

BF12 RFE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt Spacestar, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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