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EO12 FLJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,737 mi
Last recorded112,737 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 FLJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 112,737 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 112,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 111,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 110,542 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 110,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,645 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 99,218 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,047 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 87,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,607 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 72,607 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 65,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 65,593 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 56,521 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 56,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 41,408 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20 % (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 29,799 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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EO12 FLJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EO12 FLJ, 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 EO12 FLJ registered?

EO12 FLJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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