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HW12 JCV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,348 mi
Last recorded43,348 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW12 JCV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 43,348 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 39,877 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 36,326 miles

Wheel trims fitted at the time of test

Pass 17 Mar 2023 32,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 28,589 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 25,770 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 23,709 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 19,725 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 15,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 11,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 8,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 7,258 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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HW12 JCV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW12 JCV registered?

HW12 JCV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is HW12 JCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW12 JCV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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