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PE62 UNZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,769 mi
Last recorded142,769 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 UNZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2024 142,769 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner and outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 134,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 134,105 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Droplink insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached Droplink detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 117,936 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 117,936 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 108,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 95,482 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 95,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 83,501 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 68,790 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 56,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 47,181 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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PE62 UNZ 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 66.7%.

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 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 PE62 UNZ, 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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PE62 UNZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 December 2012.

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