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YE12 PFV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,743 mi
Last recorded51,743 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 PFV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 51,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 49,524 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 49,524 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 46,819 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 46,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2022 44,139 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 40,970 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 39,667 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 39,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 35,276 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 31,070 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tyres but not showing canvas time of test

Pass 18 May 2017 27,078 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 22,206 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 22,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 17,262 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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YE12 PFV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE12 PFV, 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

How do I check the history of YE12 PFV?

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What year was YE12 PFV registered?

YE12 PFV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is YE12 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE12 PFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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