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OV62 ZFY

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,659 mi
Last recorded73,659 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV62 ZFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2023 66,441 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 64,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 55,377 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 48,274 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 44,841 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 36,974 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 36,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 30,473 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,014 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 21,287 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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OV62 ZFY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV62 ZFY, 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 OV62 ZFY registered?

OV62 ZFY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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