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WV12 YLR

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,522 mi
Last recorded48,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV12 YLR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 48,522 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 47,657 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 46,338 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 45,284 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,299 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 43,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,640 miles

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

Front lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

Pass 15 Feb 2019 40,574 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,151 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 37,152 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

ns front tyre low on outer edges

Pass 16 Feb 2017 32,837 miles

Drivers wiper blade is split.

Pass 16 Feb 2016 26,453 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 13,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front tyre on the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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WV12 YLR is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WV12 YLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV12 YLR registered?

WV12 YLR is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is WV12 YLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV12 YLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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