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DY12 MKD

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,724 mi
Last recorded47,724 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 MKD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 May 2026 47,724 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2025 46,076 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 44,252 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 May 2023 42,041 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 39,993 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 37,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 35,765 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 31,664 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 26,116 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 20,453 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 13,198 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 7,311 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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DY12 MKD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DY12 MKD, 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 DY12 MKD registered?

DY12 MKD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is DY12 MKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 MKD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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