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WV62 XYC

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,275 mi
Last recorded66,275 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV62 XYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 66,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 59,856 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 59,844 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,808 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 49,420 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and both inner faces scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 49,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/4516 cut in tread and outer edge slick (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and both inner faces scored and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge heavily worn (5.2.3 (e))

advise alignment check due to adverse tyre wear

Pass 27 Sep 2019 46,012 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 38,556 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 29,031 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 23,681 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre valve deteroriating

Offside Front tyre valve deteroriating

Fail 7 Sep 2015 23,681 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Front tyre valve deteroriating

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

Offside Front tyre valve deteroriating

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

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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WV62 XYC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WV62 XYC, 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 WV62 XYC registered?

WV62 XYC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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