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C5 TJA

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,292 mi
Last recorded50,292 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TJA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 50,292 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 44,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 42,977 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 38,310 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 33,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 33,827 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn edges and cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,104 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,869 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 20,869 miles

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

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

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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C5 TJA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 TJA, 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 C5 TJA registered?

C5 TJA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is C5 TJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 TJA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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