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DS62 AAY

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

70,414 mi
Last recorded70,414 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 AAY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,414 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 70,414 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 68,568 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 68,568 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 63,426 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 61,119 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 55,900 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 55,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,106 miles

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

unable to test rear seat belts as presented

Pass 6 Dec 2019 43,982 miles

MILEAGE CORRECT AT TIME OF TEST

minor impact type damage to nearside rear

Pass 28 Nov 2018 50,800 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 31,042 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 31,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 23,153 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 18,198 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 18,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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DS62 AAY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DS62 AAY, 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

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What year was DS62 AAY registered?

DS62 AAY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 December 2012.

Is DS62 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS62 AAY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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