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YX12 VBU

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

92,767 mi
Last recorded92,767 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 VBU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 92,767 miles

Both front tyres wearing thin on edges

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

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

Slight wear in both rear axle bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,366 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside end bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 82,576 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 78,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 74,478 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close to wear-bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 72,649 miles

centre silencer split

n/s/r footbrake only,low effort on maximum imbalance

Fail 20 Mar 2020 72,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation late to apply (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,706 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,238 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 45,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 23,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 17,246 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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YX12 VBU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc 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 YX12 VBU, 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 YX12 VBU registered?

YX12 VBU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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