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XL55 LEW

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,970 mi
Last recorded47,970 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL55 LEW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 47,970 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 45,222 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 42,528 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 39,031 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 35,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 33,865 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 31,863 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 28,033 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 27,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 24,356 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall is cut

Pass 9 Dec 2016 20,062 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 16,032 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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XL55 LEW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XL55 LEW, 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 XL55 LEW registered?

XL55 LEW is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is XL55 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL55 LEW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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