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GJ62 OYM

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,537 mi
Last recorded77,537 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 OYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 77,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 78,806 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 74,813 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Jun 2024 74,813 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 72,641 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 72,630 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 69,513 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,837 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2020 60,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 58,256 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 46,140 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 38,145 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 27,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 20,486 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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GJ62 OYM is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 GJ62 OYM, 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 GJ62 OYM registered?

GJ62 OYM is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 December 2012.

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