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YG12 CUC

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,436 mi
Last recorded81,436 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 CUC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 81,436 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis Leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 73,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 65,299 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint To Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint To Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 57,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 49,256 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Fail 7 Jul 2022 49,090 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn heavily on edges

Offside Front tyre worn heavily inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jul 2021 41,946 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 41,945 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 38,905 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 38,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,032 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2018 23,415 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 18,889 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 15,441 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 10,812 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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YG12 CUC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YG12 CUC, 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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YG12 CUC is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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