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YK62 YYP

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,988 mi
Last recorded68,988 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK62 YYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 68,988 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front blades (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2024 56,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner wall/damage also on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 56,433 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on inner wall/damage also on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 43,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Sep 2022 43,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 35,205 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 30,902 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 28,384 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 26,075 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 20,241 miles

front tyre treads close to wear bars

Fail 2 Oct 2017 20,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyre treads close to wear bars

Pass 8 Oct 2016 14,330 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 8,744 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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YK62 YYP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YK62 YYP, 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 YK62 YYP registered?

YK62 YYP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YK62 YYP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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