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J17 OTO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

55,732 mi
Last recorded55,732 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 OTO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 55,732 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 49,432 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 43,732 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 23 Sep 2022 39,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle undersealed unable to fully inspect components

Pass 16 Sep 2021 33,545 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 33,543 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,319 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 29,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 25,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 19 Sep 2018 18,856 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 18,856 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 15,193 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 8,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 6,341 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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J17 OTO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White 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 J17 OTO, 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 J17 OTO registered?

J17 OTO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is J17 OTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 OTO 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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