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GU12 OFJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,579 mi
Last recorded122,579 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 OFJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 122,579 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 122,579 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 118,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 112,655 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 112,655 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 97,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2020 85,450 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on inner edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 67,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy wear on inner edge tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 54,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear to inner edges of both front tyre treads

Fail 3 May 2017 54,707 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wear to inner edges of both front tyre treads

Pass 3 May 2016 43,287 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 43,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 31,246 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 31,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside Windscreen wiper splitting

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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GU12 OFJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU12 OFJ, 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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GU12 OFJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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