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WJ62 RFE

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,217 mi
Last recorded82,217 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 RFE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,217 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 68,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 64,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 60,076 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 55,922 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,535 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 47,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 43,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 39,249 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 33,721 miles

Back seats down

Pass 26 Aug 2016 27,888 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 27,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 22,936 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 RFE 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 92.3%.

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 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 WJ62 RFE, 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 RFE registered?

WJ62 RFE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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