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HV12 GEJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 GEJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 78,220 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 78,220 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 70,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 70,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 64,416 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 64,416 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,097 miles

Note ; Various covers & mouldings fitted, restricting views

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 52,320 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 49,855 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Fail 15 May 2020 49,855 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Pass 8 Jun 2019 43,290 miles

Parking brake lever slightly damaged but still functioning as intended. Broken release button

Fail 7 Jun 2019 43,290 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front wiper split and slight smearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated Damage to outer sidewall which is leaking (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever slightly damaged but still functioning as intended. Broken release button

Pass 14 Jun 2018 35,683 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated on outer wall

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads getting low

Near side front tyre slightly damaged on outer wall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (205/45/16) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 29,043 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2016 21,783 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 15,822 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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HV12 GEJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 HV12 GEJ, 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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HV12 GEJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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