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CA61 DFY

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,713 mi
Last recorded29,713 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA61 DFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 29,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 25,768 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 24,557 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 24,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 22,746 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 22,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 22,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge slightly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 21,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 20,288 miles

o/s/f body panel slightly loose wing damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2019 17,379 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads 60% worn

Fail 11 Jan 2019 17,379 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure and damaged (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake pads 60% worn

Pass 3 Jan 2018 11,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 7,493 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 4,448 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 3,204 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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CA61 DFY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CA61 DFY, 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 CA61 DFY?

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What year was CA61 DFY registered?

CA61 DFY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is CA61 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA61 DFY shows 15 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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