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RE12 LMO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 LMO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 118,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 112,015 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 100,753 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 100,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2023 89,404 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Both very slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 78,214 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 May 2021 66,364 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 53,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 42,308 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to tyre outer side wall

Pass 28 Apr 2018 32,749 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 26,022 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 21,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 21,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2015 17,460 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,460 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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RE12 LMO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE12 LMO, 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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RE12 LMO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 May 2012.

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