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HW12 JCO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,434 mi
Last recorded85,434 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JCO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 85,434 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 85,053 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill section (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,361 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2024 83,361 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,604 miles

Central Front hand brake knob missing

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Feb 2023 79,604 miles

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

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

Central Front hand brake knob missing

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

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 21 Feb 2022 73,523 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,956 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,218 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 67,218 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 55,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 55,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 41,385 miles

Front wipers slightly smeary

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 41,582 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Feb 2016 24,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,268 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 19,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HW12 JCO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW12 JCO, 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 HW12 JCO registered?

HW12 JCO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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