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RV12 TZA

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

28,202 mi
Last recorded28,202 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 TZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 28,202 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2026 27,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 25,909 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 24,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 21,697 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 19,942 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 18,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 16,686 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 14,839 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 12,550 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 12,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 10,475 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 8,227 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 5,537 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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RV12 TZA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc 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 RV12 TZA, 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 RV12 TZA registered?

RV12 TZA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is RV12 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 TZA 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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