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GJ12 ZTV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,239 mi
Last recorded83,239 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 ZTV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,239 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has increased reverse travel indicating brake system requires adjustment or repair

sump corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2024 73,789 miles

Parking brake lever has increased reverse travel indecating brake system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 15 Jul 2024 73,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has increased reverse travel indecating brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 15 Jun 2023 66,533 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2023 66,533 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 59,449 miles

All tyres worn

Offside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Sump corroded

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 42,046 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked at nearside, outwith swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 29,987 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 26,977 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 23,082 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 17,973 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 14,579 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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GJ12 ZTV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GJ12 ZTV, 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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What year was GJ12 ZTV registered?

GJ12 ZTV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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