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HJ54 FYO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,713 mi
Last recorded112,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ54 FYO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 112,713 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 111,149 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 109,723 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 108,294 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 108,294 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 104,064 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 104,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2017 96,017 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 May 2017 96,013 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 73,734 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,734 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear nearside rear tyre has slight perishing on side wall

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 61,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 61,570 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 52,993 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 66,703 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 44,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake imbalance 19%

Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,697 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

front and rear plates irish

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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HJ54 FYO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 HJ54 FYO, 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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HJ54 FYO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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