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LT12 ZHJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,792 mi
Last recorded79,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 ZHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 79,792 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 79,792 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,145 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 72,420 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 72,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 68,065 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 63,096 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 60,235 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 56,525 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 49,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 42,004 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 33,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,042 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 156,317 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 156,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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LT12 ZHJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT12 ZHJ, 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 LT12 ZHJ registered?

LT12 ZHJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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