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WU12 LZM

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

26,808 mi
Last recorded26,808 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 LZM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 26,808 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 25,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 24,680 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes perished (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 22,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 21,208 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 19,555 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 19,221 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 17,664 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 17,661 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 14,532 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 12,677 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 11,232 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

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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WU12 LZM is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WU12 LZM, 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 WU12 LZM registered?

WU12 LZM is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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The MOT history for WU12 LZM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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