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PE12 VLT

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VLT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One of three high level brake lamp bulbs is not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 83,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust manifold heatshield loose

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One of three high level brake lamp bulbs is not working. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 82,140 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 81,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 81,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 77,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 69,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,450 miles

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

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

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

surface cracks forming on o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2019 60,672 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,294 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 30,579 miles

both rear tyres have surface cracks

o/s/r shock absorber leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,976 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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PE12 VLT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE12 VLT, 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 PE12 VLT registered?

PE12 VLT is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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