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EJ12 BLZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 BLZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,471 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge Cracking (205/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both boots perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 55,285 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Rear wheels locked on (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both boots perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 49,082 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 42,813 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 41,476 miles

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

Offside headlamp slight movement but not affecting other road users

Pass 28 Mar 2020 39,787 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 35,528 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 35,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 29,692 miles

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 13 Mar 2017 24,038 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 19,265 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2015 14,917 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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EJ12 BLZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EJ12 BLZ, 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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EJ12 BLZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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