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FE62 YLU

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,336 mi
Last recorded55,336 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE62 YLU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 55,336 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 55,336 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 51,065 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 51,065 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 45,847 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,000 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 36,044 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 22,860 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 28,870 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 24,496 miles

as+g (stop start) lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Sep 2017 19,935 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 15,623 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 10,468 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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FE62 YLU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FE62 YLU, 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 FE62 YLU registered?

FE62 YLU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is FE62 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE62 YLU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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