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HW61 JTX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,953 mi
Last recorded40,953 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 JTX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 40,953 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 36,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2025 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 32,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 32,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust Cover Is Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly Smears The Screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged On The Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 30,980 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 29,492 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 27,581 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 25,505 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 25,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 20,898 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 17,924 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 16,706 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished/cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2016 13,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 13,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 10,857 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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HW61 JTX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW61 JTX, 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 HW61 JTX registered?

HW61 JTX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 January 2012.

Is HW61 JTX safe to buy?

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