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HW62 LPX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,087 mi
Last recorded46,087 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 LPX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 46,087 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 41,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 37,425 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,144 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 34,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 31,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 28,349 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 28,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 27,133 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 24,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 20,609 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 17,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 13,821 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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HW62 LPX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HW62 LPX, 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

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What year was HW62 LPX registered?

HW62 LPX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is HW62 LPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW62 LPX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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