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HW62 HTV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

31,689 mi
Last recorded31,689 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 31,689 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 31,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 27,988 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 27,988 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 23,838 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 19,634 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 16,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 14,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 11,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 8,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 5,439 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 3,590 miles

Nearside Wiper has small split

Pass 14 Oct 2015 2,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 2,166 miles

Offside 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 HTV 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 HTV, 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

How do I check the history of HW62 HTV?

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What year was HW62 HTV registered?

HW62 HTV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 November 2012.

Is HW62 HTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW62 HTV 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.

Does HW62 HTV have outstanding finance?

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