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WV62 XYK

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 126,895 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to backbox cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2026 126,895 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section to backbox cracked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 116,860 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 116,860 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 106,645 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 106,645 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 94,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Aug 2023 94,150 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 84,688 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 84,686 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 74,180 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 74,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 70,054 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 70,053 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 64,365 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 64,365 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 59,971 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,932 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,119 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 41,079 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashing BOTH (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 32,818 miles

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 XYK is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XYK, 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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WV62 XYK is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 September 2012.

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