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YT12 TGF

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,813 mi
Last recorded62,813 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 TGF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 62,813 miles

Boot lid slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 62,813 miles

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

Boot lid slightly loose damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 53,763 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure damge to rear boot (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 47,040 miles

Rear tail gate badly damaged, no sharp edges and secues shut..

Pass 22 Aug 2023 40,685 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 40,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 35,191 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,911 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 33,911 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 33,096 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 33,096 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 31,376 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 28,599 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 24,471 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 20,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,426 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,831 miles

slight damage to rear bumper

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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YT12 TGF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YT12 TGF, 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 YT12 TGF registered?

YT12 TGF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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