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WJ62 VPW

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,515 mi
Last recorded68,515 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VPW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 68,515 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 68,515 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 57,050 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,835 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 40,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175 65 14 on linimts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 40,286 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 29,688 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VPW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VPW, 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 VPW registered?

WJ62 VPW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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