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WU12 MBO

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,633 mi
Last recorded81,633 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 MBO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 81,633 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 has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 - 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 66,038 miles

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

Nearside sill and door damage no sharp edges

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

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Apr 2024 64,176 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 61,566 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,755 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 57,755 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 53,411 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished and damaged in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 50,655 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,413 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 47,408 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 42,712 miles

front tyres have heavy edge wear

Fail 21 Mar 2018 42,712 miles

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

front tyres have heavy edge wear

Pass 17 Mar 2017 39,007 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 39,006 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

wipers slight smearing - possibly road film on screen

Pass 23 Mar 2016 33,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and has heavy edge wear and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers poor

Fail 23 Mar 2016 33,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and has heavy edge wear and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers poor

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,490 miles

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

front discs worn and corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2015 28,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn and corroding

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 MBO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU12 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

WU12 MBO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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