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NX12 YPE

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,825 mi
Last recorded84,825 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 YPE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 84,825 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 81,262 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 77,414 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 72,961 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 72,961 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 68,365 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 62,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 55,528 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 55,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalyst (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 47,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint after catalyst (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 38,978 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 38,978 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,823 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 30,823 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 24,326 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 YPE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPE, 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 YPE registered?

NX12 YPE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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