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DV12 ONW

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,917 mi
Last recorded72,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 ONW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 72,913 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 66,312 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 57,852 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 57,852 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 46,224 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 32,489 miles

Front vehicle requires tracking

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 20 Nov 2020 25,451 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 21,971 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DV12 ONW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV12 ONW, 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 DV12 ONW registered?

DV12 ONW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DV12 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 ONW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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