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OY62 UYJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,048 mi
Last recorded69,048 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY62 UYJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 69,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 60,660 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 55,003 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 42,084 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 36,092 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 29,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 29,216 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 22,883 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 18,391 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 16,300 miles

Nearside Front tyres tread starting to crack

Nearside Rear tyres tread starting to crack

Offside Front tyres tread starting to crack

Offside Rear tyres tread starting to crack

Pass 22 Oct 2016 12,595 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 9,879 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 9,879 miles

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

Offside 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.

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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OY62 UYJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OY62 UYJ, 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 OY62 UYJ registered?

OY62 UYJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 October 2012.

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The MOT history for OY62 UYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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