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CP12 NPE

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,574 mi
Last recorded71,574 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 NPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 71,574 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2025 71,574 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 66,599 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 66,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2023 58,206 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 52,412 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front o/s n/s lower wish bone balljoint dust covers deterioated

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 52,412 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front o/s n/s lower wish bone balljoint dust covers deterioated

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

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 45,909 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 39,153 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 39,153 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 34,239 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 28,661 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 21,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 15,166 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,456 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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CP12 NPE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey 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 CP12 NPE, 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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CP12 NPE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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