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OV12 RNX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,226 mi
Last recorded31,226 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV12 RNX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 31,226 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 26,556 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 24,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 23,885 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 22,223 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 21,860 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 20,230 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 18,097 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 16,218 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 16,179 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 14,208 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 12,341 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 10,919 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 RNX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV12 RNX registered?

OV12 RNX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is OV12 RNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV12 RNX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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