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WJ62 NZW

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,352 mi
Last recorded43,352 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 NZW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 43,352 miles

Front track rod ends dust covers slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2026 43,346 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front track rod ends dust covers slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2025 39,101 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 34,381 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 34,371 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 30,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 30,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 29,544 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 26,494 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 22,975 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 19,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 15,012 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 10,634 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 6,657 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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WJ62 NZW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WJ62 NZW, 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 WJ62 NZW registered?

WJ62 NZW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is WJ62 NZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ62 NZW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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