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HW62 HTC

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

60,081 mi
Last recorded60,081 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 HTC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,081 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 54,550 miles

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2023 49,416 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 44,153 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 39,120 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 58,794 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 35,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 30,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,976 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre Unrepairable, cracked and perished ()

Offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 15 Sep 2017 19,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 12,182 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 12,182 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 8,055 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 8,055 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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 HTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey 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 HTC, 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 HTC registered?

HW62 HTC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 September 2012.

Is HW62 HTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW62 HTC 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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