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YG12 CUJ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,440 mi
Last recorded82,440 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG12 CUJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,440 miles

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Obligatory external mirror secured with clear tape

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

Offside Front Driver's door: hinge servable

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 82,435 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Front Obligatory external mirror secured with clear tape

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

Offside Front Driver's door: hinge servable

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 76,185 miles

Front wishbones rear bushes cannot inspect due to covered both

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight crack

Offside Front door hinge rough

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear coil spring rusty both

Fail 23 Oct 2024 76,185 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front wishbones rear bushes cannot inspect due to covered both

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight crack

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

Offside Front door hinge rough

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear coil spring rusty both

Pass 21 Oct 2023 71,089 miles

Front both brake pipes lightly bulging

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner side

Offside Front wing damage but not shape edge

all coil spring rusted

Fail 21 Oct 2023 71,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front both brake pipes lightly bulging

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner side

Offside Front wing damage but not shape edge

all coil spring rusted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,702 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,441 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2021 60,441 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,651 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,651 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust box mounting insured (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 51,447 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 51,394 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 45,740 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 45,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 38,243 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 30,944 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 30,812 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2015 22,531 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 CUJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YG12 CUJ, 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 CUJ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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