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GU62 UMJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,217 mi
Last recorded98,217 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU62 UMJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 98,217 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 94,831 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 94,831 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 91,786 miles

Front Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside and nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 87,209 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 32,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 70,323 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 70,323 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 62,636 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2019 62,636 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,740 miles

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 61,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre stepping

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 51,355 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 39,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,057 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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GU62 UMJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GU62 UMJ, 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 GU62 UMJ registered?

GU62 UMJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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