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HW62 AYO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,597 mi
Last recorded69,597 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 AYO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 69,597 miles

Nearside 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 14 May 2025 66,306 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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 31 May 2024 63,453 miles

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 Front 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 31 May 2023 60,083 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 56,896 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 53,858 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs starting to corrode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 51,451 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 51,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 39,657 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Apr 2018 39,657 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Apr 2017 31,321 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,265 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 24,263 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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HW62 AYO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HW62 AYO, 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 HW62 AYO registered?

HW62 AYO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is HW62 AYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW62 AYO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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