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NJ62 RNV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

52,185 mi
Last recorded52,185 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ62 RNV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 52,185 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 52,185 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 45,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 45,706 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,556 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 41,555 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 31 Aug 2022 38,578 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 38,578 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 34,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2020 31,659 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 27,758 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 27,781 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 20,439 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 20,434 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 15,158 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 11,728 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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NJ62 RNV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NJ62 RNV, 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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NJ62 RNV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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