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FY12 GUX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,819 mi
Last recorded36,819 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 GUX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 36,819 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 36,818 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 29,870 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 29,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 21,848 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 21,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective headlight damaged and slightly loose but has pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper and passenger wing damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2021 21,163 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 20,962 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,106 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/45/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 18,351 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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FY12 GUX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue 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 FY12 GUX, 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 FY12 GUX registered?

FY12 GUX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is FY12 GUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 GUX 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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