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WP62 BYL

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,012 mi
Last recorded50,012 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP62 BYL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 50,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,903 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 46,081 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 45,806 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 45,806 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 36,930 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 36,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 27,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 20,979 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 16,057 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 15,988 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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WP62 BYL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 WP62 BYL, 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 WP62 BYL registered?

WP62 BYL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is WP62 BYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP62 BYL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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