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KM61 ZVU

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,395 mi
Last recorded109,395 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM61 ZVU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 109,395 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 108,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 99,085 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 99,085 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,867 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 81,867 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 64,528 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 64,528 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 59,829 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 59,820 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,614 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 44,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 44,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 35,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,036 miles

o/s/f tyre wear inner tread

Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,331 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 9,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 9,234 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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KM61 ZVU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KM61 ZVU, 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 KM61 ZVU registered?

KM61 ZVU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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