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RK62 UXO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

362,804 mi
Last recorded362,804 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK62 UXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 362,804 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 362,804 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed rear silencer blocked unable to insert emission probe (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 May 2025 337,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 312,104 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 312,104 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 286,838 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 286,838 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak SILENCER (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 261,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 238,728 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 212,974 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 177,236 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 177,236 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 150,572 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 150,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 125,541 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 125,541 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 73,751 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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RK62 UXO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RK62 UXO, 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 RK62 UXO registered?

RK62 UXO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 December 2012.

Is RK62 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK62 UXO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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