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NX62 VZZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,452 mi
Last recorded86,452 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX62 VZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 86,452 miles

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

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Hand brake release button damaged

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 82,286 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly de-tent button damaged (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 82,286 miles

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly de-tent button damaged (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view light scratching B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake release button damaged but functions correctly

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,838 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratching in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight scratching in B zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 63,202 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 57,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 47,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,454 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 32,130 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 32,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,338 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,766 miles

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

Offside Front 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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NX62 VZZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NX62 VZZ, 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 NX62 VZZ registered?

NX62 VZZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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