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FY62 TJZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,363 mi
Last recorded87,363 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 TJZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 87,363 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2025 87,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 79,722 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 71,824 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 65,436 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 58,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,926 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2020 51,926 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,564 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 52,600 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 27,907 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,050 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 17,999 miles

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

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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FY62 TJZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FY62 TJZ, 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 FY62 TJZ registered?

FY62 TJZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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