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RO12 CPZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,194 mi
Last recorded83,194 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 CPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 83,194 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 62,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 56,121 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 48,368 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 48,367 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts/splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 34,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 29,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear position lamp intermittently inoperative.

Pass 23 Jul 2019 24,629 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 18,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 7,153 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 1,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Jun 2015 1,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front 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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RO12 CPZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CPZ, 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 RO12 CPZ registered?

RO12 CPZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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