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NU12 KYV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,570 mi
Last recorded57,570 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 KYV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 57,570 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 57,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 53,907 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 50,576 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 50,576 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 46,062 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 46,062 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 41,527 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 41,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 38,003 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 32,604 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 27,207 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 21,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 15,067 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 12,212 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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NU12 KYV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 NU12 KYV, 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 NU12 KYV registered?

NU12 KYV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is NU12 KYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU12 KYV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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