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WJ62 VRR

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,564 mi
Last recorded63,564 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ62 VRR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 63,564 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 63,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 58,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 53,700 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,641 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 47,641 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 44,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 43,004 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 39,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 36,441 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 32,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 28,702 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 28,702 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 24,196 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 24,108 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 VRR is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey 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 WJ62 VRR, 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 WJ62 VRR registered?

WJ62 VRR is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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