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DU12 XRW

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

57,543 mi
Last recorded57,543 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 XRW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 56,403 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2024 56,402 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 49,949 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 49,949 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 34,632 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 34,632 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 34,218 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 34,218 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 32,306 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 32,306 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 26,982 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 21,468 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 21,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 8,000 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 6,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Apr 2015 6,292 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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DU12 XRW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU12 XRW, 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 DU12 XRW registered?

DU12 XRW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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