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WU12 WXE

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,270 mi
Last recorded77,270 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 77,270 miles

Front Lower offside and nearside suspension arm lower ball joint boots perishing.

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front offside and nearside track rod end boots perishing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 74,503 miles

Front Lower offside and nearside suspension arm ball joints boots perishing

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front offside and nearside track rod end boots perishing

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 71,595 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,772 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around walls and tread, also going out of shape around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts around walls 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 68,772 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around walls and tread, also going out of shape around inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both fronts around walls 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 64,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front around outer wall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 64,504 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s brake pads over half worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front around outer wall 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 60,064 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2020 56,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 51,149 miles

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

Front Stone chip in middle of screen

Pass 16 Apr 2018 46,329 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on both edges 205 45 16W XL CS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 39,401 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 39,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 30,344 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 30,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 16W (4.1.D.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,185 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WXE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE registered?

WU12 WXE is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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