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LD12 DSE

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,294 mi
Last recorded73,294 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 DSE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 73,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2026 73,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 71,164 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 70,516 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 70,516 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 72,988 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 63,812 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 63,812 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,237 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,756 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 70,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,080 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 49,080 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 41,407 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 36,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 30,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,395 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 25,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LD12 DSE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD12 DSE, 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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LD12 DSE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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