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EK12 GJV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

137,975 mi
Last recorded137,975 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 GJV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 137,975 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp loose.

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Boot damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 137,975 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Head lamp loose.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Boot damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 125,891 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 125,891 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed in the case of a sliding door (6.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body Sill has been damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 119,601 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2023 119,576 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 111,534 miles

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

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

Rear Body condition deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2022 111,534 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Body condition deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,782 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 92,881 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 92,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 85,286 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,377 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2017 63,035 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 63,035 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 51,171 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 40,682 miles

slight damage to nsf tyre outter side wall

Fail 30 Mar 2015 40,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight damage to nsf tyre outter side wall

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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EK12 GJV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White 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 EK12 GJV, 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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EK12 GJV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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