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EY61 ZXB

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,403 mi
Last recorded58,403 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY61 ZXB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 58,403 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 58,403 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 56,613 miles

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Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (205/45/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 48,725 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 40,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 40,406 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,676 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 39,676 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 38,442 miles

Both rear tyre inner edges slightly out of shape

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 38,442 miles

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

Both rear tyre inner edges slightly out of shape

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 33,990 miles

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

rear tyres out of shape on inside edges

Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,630 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 20,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to tyre wall

Offside Front tyre has slight damage to tyre wall

Pass 12 Jan 2016 14,624 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 7,809 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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EY61 ZXB is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY61 ZXB, 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 EY61 ZXB registered?

EY61 ZXB is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is EY61 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY61 ZXB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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