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WL62 BXS

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,351 mi
Last recorded78,351 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 BXS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 78,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 69,732 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,604 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 54,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 46,317 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 46,317 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 41,558 miles

Front anti roll bar bushes starting to perish.

Nearside Front Outer cv boot perished.

Pass 8 Oct 2018 32,583 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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 1 Nov 2017 24,859 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 17,134 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 9,542 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 9,542 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device insecure track rod end nut (2.2.C.1g)

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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WL62 BXS is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WL62 BXS, 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 WL62 BXS registered?

WL62 BXS is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 October 2012.

Is WL62 BXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL62 BXS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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