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RF61 FZJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,335 mi
Last recorded82,335 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 FZJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 82,335 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 82,330 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 79,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer general cuts and splits on tyre wall (border line pass)

Fail 13 Sep 2024 79,469 miles

Nearside Front Outer general cuts and splits on tyre wall (border line pass)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 79,419 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 78,931 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 74,860 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 72,426 miles

Rear Tyre's edges slightly worn.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,417 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 64,549 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,152 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,973 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 23,069 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,275 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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RF61 FZJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc 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 RF61 FZJ, 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 RF61 FZJ registered?

RF61 FZJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is RF61 FZJ safe to buy?

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