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LN61 ZVZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,119 mi
Last recorded95,119 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN61 ZVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 95,119 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 89,650 miles

Front near side and off side tyres getting worn on the edge

brake lines had been painted with under seal

hand brake has been adjusted

under neath vehicle has heavy under seal

Fail 15 Jan 2024 89,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 80,661 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 73,630 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,714 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Gearbox mounting defective Bush perished ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 62,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 56,679 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 49,838 miles

o/s windscreen washer weak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 41,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s washer jet poor

wipers poor

Pass 25 Jan 2016 33,428 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,803 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 23,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp unit loose

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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LN61 ZVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LN61 ZVZ, 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 LN61 ZVZ registered?

LN61 ZVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is LN61 ZVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN61 ZVZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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