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OY12 UUK

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,463 mi
Last recorded176,463 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 UUK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 176,463 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 176,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 165,031 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 165,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,482 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 153,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 140,443 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 140,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 128,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,834 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 108,550 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 108,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 90,797 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 72,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 58,118 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,896 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 25,490 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 25,490 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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OY12 UUK is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OY12 UUK, 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 OY12 UUK registered?

OY12 UUK is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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