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OV12 RNN

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,517 mi
Last recorded97,517 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 RNN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 97,517 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside are very close to splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside are very close to splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, close to cords & 3mm. 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 97,517 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside are very close to splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both nearside and offside are very close to splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, close to cords & 3mm. 185/55/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 86,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 86,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,074 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Non-repairable location, marked with chalk ()

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge, marked with chalk (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable location, marked with chalk ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,994 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,282 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 62,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 49,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 49,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and has multiple cuts on outer wall,no cords showing as yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear side light was slow to come on

Fail 11 May 2018 39,358 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade badly split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and has multiple cuts on outer wall,no cords showing as yet (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear side light was slow to come on

Pass 17 May 2017 29,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (3.5.1g)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test advise swept area of screen ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brakes squeal when applied

Pass 20 May 2016 22,406 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 18,183 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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OV12 RNN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RNN, 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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OV12 RNN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 June 2012.

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