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NU12 YWZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,406 mi
Last recorded108,406 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU12 YWZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 108,406 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 108,086 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2024 98,668 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 87,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leak through secure clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 87,595 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leak through secure clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 82,322 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 82,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 76,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 70,149 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 64,959 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 56,292 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Fail 15 Jul 2017 48,670 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 42,291 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2016 42,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,515 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 28,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 YWZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White 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 NU12 YWZ, 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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NU12 YWZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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