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SB12 SPZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

57,621 mi
Last recorded57,621 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 SPZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,621 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test ITEMS ON MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 54,752 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 54,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,668 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 50,854 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 47,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 45,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 40,842 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 33,982 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 26,933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,363 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 19,363 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 10,743 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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SB12 SPZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SB12 SPZ, 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 SB12 SPZ registered?

SB12 SPZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is SB12 SPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB12 SPZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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