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LJ62 CYY

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,515 mi
Last recorded89,515 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 CYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 89,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 89,515 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 82,508 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2024 82,508 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt re attached (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 72,279 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 72,279 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 64,420 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 57,491 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 50,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 41,395 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,446 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 26,909 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,530 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,490 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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LJ62 CYY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red 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 LJ62 CYY, 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 LJ62 CYY registered?

LJ62 CYY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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