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LR12 DTU

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,231 mi
Last recorded99,231 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 DTU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 99,231 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,517 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,517 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 86,568 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 76,737 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 76,737 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 65,950 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 65,950 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 59,517 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 53,188 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 43,392 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 43,361 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inside rim slight damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 34,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 26,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 18,606 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 DTU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR12 DTU registered?

LR12 DTU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is LR12 DTU safe to buy?

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