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NX12 VNT

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,076 mi
Last recorded155,076 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 VNT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 155,076 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 155,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 142,024 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 130,657 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pan slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft gearbox slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 130,657 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pan slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft gearbox slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 116,624 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 116,624 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 102,069 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Very slight (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 94,080 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 94,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut but no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 64,977 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,251 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 41,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 31,823 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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NX12 VNT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NX12 VNT, 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 NX12 VNT registered?

NX12 VNT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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