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FR12 OZK

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,181 mi
Last recorded81,181 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 OZK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 81,181 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 81,176 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 78,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 78,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jan 2024 72,960 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 66,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 56,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 56,159 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2021 50,459 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 45,221 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 41,224 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 41,224 miles

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 off each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 36,852 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 28,339 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 20,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut but not to cords

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

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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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FR12 OZK is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,468cc 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 FR12 OZK, 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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FR12 OZK is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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