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LR12 DPY

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,388 mi
Last recorded55,388 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 DPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,388 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 55,388 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 52,978 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp missing

Pass 17 Jan 2024 49,738 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 46,240 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 41,512 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing over 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear seat belt receiver stiff in operation

Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,988 miles

nearside front fog lamp missing

Fail 8 Jan 2021 37,988 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

nearside front fog lamp missing

Pass 14 Jan 2020 34,946 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 34,946 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,449 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 39,449 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 23,557 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 17,649 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 11,873 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 6,399 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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LR12 DPY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black 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 LR12 DPY, 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 LR12 DPY registered?

LR12 DPY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is LR12 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 DPY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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