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PX62 VMR

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,532 mi
Last recorded90,532 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX62 VMR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 90,532 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 90,532 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,013 miles

Wiper linkage severely worn.

Fail 13 Nov 2024 85,013 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside front tyre on 0.73mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Nearside rear seatbelt webbing has cut in it. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Wiper linkage severely worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2023 76,748 miles

Front Wiper linkage severely worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Wearing smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 76,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wiper linkage severely worn

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & Wearing smooth on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 70,999 miles

Front Windscreen wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 Dec 2022 70,999 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 64,919 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,922 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 40,953 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 40,953 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 35,490 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 35,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 27,071 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front pads 3/4 worn (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,761 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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PX62 VMR is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PX62 VMR, 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 PX62 VMR registered?

PX62 VMR is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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