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HW61 JUA

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,081 mi
Last recorded91,081 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW61 JUA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 91,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 91,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 84,998 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 77,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 73,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 68,100 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,418 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 51,878 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,499 miles

Offside Front uneven wear on tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2017 30,992 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 21,998 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,564 miles

advise front brake discs slightly worn and brake pads 3mm approx

Pass 26 Jan 2015 13,767 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 JUA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HW61 JUA, 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 JUA registered?

HW61 JUA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is HW61 JUA safe to buy?

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