MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Gearbox mount bush deteriorated.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas/brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Tow bar corroded
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Various steering/suspension bushes/dust covers perished/cracking
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test teddys from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside drop link bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively s)(worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s)(limited view (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside have areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play detected ()
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rears have areas of corrosion around lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Tow bar corroded
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
front brake discs lipped
hand brake has little remaining reserve travel
Tow bar and mountings have surface corrosion
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm,also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tow bar and mountings have surface corrosion
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV12 GYG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc 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 OV12 GYG, 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 OV12 GYG registered?
OV12 GYG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 May 2012.
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