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WR62 OAW

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,400 mi
Last recorded69,400 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR62 OAW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,400 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 69,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 65,965 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 62,553 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,445 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 55,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

hand brake travel excessive

Fail 10 Nov 2021 55,304 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake travel excessive

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,636 miles

nearside headlamp damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2019 48,839 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 48,839 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 41,698 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 34,190 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror ()

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 26,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front number plate damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2015 18,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 18,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WR62 OAW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black 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 WR62 OAW, 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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WR62 OAW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 December 2012.

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