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YT62 VUP

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,855 mi
Last recorded31,855 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,855 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 28,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 26,325 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 26,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (recommend wheel alignment check) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 24,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight perishing/cracking to front link bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 22,129 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 20,509 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 18,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front 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 6 Sep 2018 18,142 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 16,246 miles

first 4notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 3 Sep 2016 77,280 miles

first 4 notches on handbrake is free travel

Pass 12 Aug 2015 11,647 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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YT62 VUP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

YT62 VUP is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is YT62 VUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT62 VUP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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