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FE12 LBU

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,337 mi
Last recorded165,337 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 LBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 165,337 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 155,794 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 147,275 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,839 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2023 141,839 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,712 miles

exhaust manifold heatshield partially insecure

rear coil springs corroded

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs, pads wearing low

Fail 30 Nov 2021 137,712 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

exhaust manifold heatshield partially insecure

rear coil springs corroded

slight lip and corrosion front brake discs, pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,865 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 126,857 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,153 miles

rear registration plate has slight damage

Fail 14 Mar 2019 118,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear registration plate has slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2018 101,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate has damage but not likely to be misread

Fail 14 Mar 2018 101,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

rear registration plate has damage but not likely to be misread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 89,095 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 89,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 72,829 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Front tyre worn on egde

Pass 27 Feb 2015 52,600 miles

nsf tyre wearing uneven reccomend allignment be checked

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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FE12 LBU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FE12 LBU, 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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FE12 LBU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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