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YG62 HVZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,745 mi
Last recorded89,745 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG62 HVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 89,745 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 84,683 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 84,673 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 77,601 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button broken. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 77,601 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Do not drive. Also under inflated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Button broken. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 68,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured emitting a degree of white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 36,276 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall cut but not to codes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 52,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Dec 2019 43,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f 1.4mm above legal limit n/s/f 0.4mm above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r 1.2mm above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 43,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f 1.4mm above legal limit n/s/f 0.4mm above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r and n/s/r 1.2mm above legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 33,762 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 26,234 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 19,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 13,239 miles

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

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

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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YG62 HVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YG62 HVZ, 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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What year was YG62 HVZ registered?

YG62 HVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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