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RO12 CPN

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

104,337 mi
Last recorded104,337 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 CPN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 104,337 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2025 95,479 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 88,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,200 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 81,508 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 80,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 90,146 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 77,264 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 74,208 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 67,326 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 52,434 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 31,215 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 31,215 miles

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

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 22,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

all tyres getting close to 'wear marks'

sill covers fitted

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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RO12 CPN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RO12 CPN, 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 RO12 CPN registered?

RO12 CPN is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is RO12 CPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 CPN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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