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YT62 VUM

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,620 mi
Last recorded43,620 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT62 VUM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2025 43,620 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,603 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 32,530 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 28,125 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 23,684 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 23,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,583 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 14,417 miles

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,789 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 10,091 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 9,151 miles

wipers poor

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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YT62 VUM is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YT62 VUM, 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 YT62 VUM registered?

YT62 VUM is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is YT62 VUM safe to buy?

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