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KY12 UKV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,775 mi
Last recorded102,775 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UKV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 102,775 miles

Exhaust system light rust corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamps lens, little worn

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted A (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Some front & rear suspension components, light rust corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2025 98,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 May 2025 98,137 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rear brake fluctuation (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers poor (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 91,643 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 86,145 miles

Front brake discs, inner faces corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 May 2023 86,145 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front brake discs, inner faces corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 80,612 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2022 80,612 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,403 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Latch mechanism missing covers (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 69,723 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 63,477 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,912 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 48,290 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 38,805 miles

Osf anti roll bar link has slight play.

Osf tyre close to wear marks.

Fail 30 Apr 2016 38,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Osf anti roll bar link has slight play.

Osf tyre close to wear marks.

Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,827 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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KY12 UKV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY12 UKV, 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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KY12 UKV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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