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RV62 UEA

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,404 mi
Last recorded78,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV62 UEA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 78,404 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2026 78,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear light lens slightly cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2025 68,024 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 68,021 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 62,805 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 57,047 miles

wipers detreated but clean screen

Pass 3 Jan 2022 51,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 47,484 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2020 43,994 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 39,151 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2019 39,136 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2018 33,276 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 33,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 28,068 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,975 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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RV62 UEA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RV62 UEA, 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 RV62 UEA registered?

RV62 UEA is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is RV62 UEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV62 UEA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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