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RF61 FZD

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

79,012 mi
Last recorded79,012 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 FZD
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 79,012 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 74,619 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 69,174 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 63,698 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 57,883 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,907 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 53,907 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 50,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has nails in and cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 50,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has nails in and cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 45,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Jan 2017 38,325 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1,000 miles left (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Dec 2015 28,274 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 20,110 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 20,110 miles

Nearside 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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RF61 FZD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF61 FZD, 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 RF61 FZD registered?

RF61 FZD is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 25 January 2012.

Is RF61 FZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF61 FZD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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