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RO12 CSU

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,583 mi
Last recorded34,583 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 34,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 30,093 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 30,093 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 27,371 miles

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

offside front and nearside front roll bar link bushes perished

Fail 5 Feb 2024 27,370 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot split/losing grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front fog lamp lens cracked

offside front and nearside front roll bar link bushes perished

Pass 6 Feb 2023 26,320 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs bottom mount perished

Fail 6 Feb 2023 26,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear coil springs bottom mount perished

Pass 7 Feb 2022 24,982 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 23,405 miles

front roll bar link arm bushes perished

Fail 15 Feb 2021 23,405 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front roll bar link arm bushes perished

Pass 30 Jan 2020 22,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 20,069 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 17,755 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 15 Feb 2017 15,658 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 13,121 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 10,480 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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RO12 CSU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO12 CSU, 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 CSU registered?

RO12 CSU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for RO12 CSU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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