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EX12 SZV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,067 mi
Last recorded59,067 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 SZV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 59,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 56,397 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 56,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily worn inner edge/close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 53,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 51,991 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 48,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre aged/cracked

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

Offside Rear Tyre aged/cracked

Pass 11 Jun 2021 46,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 46,211 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 44,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2020 44,037 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2019 40,515 miles

Exhaust blowing when reversing may be connected to co content

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in

Fail 31 May 2019 40,407 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has nail in

Exhaust blowing when reversing may be connected to co content

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 37,458 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,747 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 21,966 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 15,189 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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EX12 SZV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EX12 SZV, 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 EX12 SZV registered?

EX12 SZV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EX12 SZV safe to buy?

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