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YY12 CAU

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

16,517 mi
Last recorded16,517 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 CAU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 16,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 15,517 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 15,235 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 14,852 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 13,809 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 13,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2020 13,312 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 12,497 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 11,268 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 9,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 8,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 6,603 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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YY12 CAU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YY12 CAU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 CAU registered?

YY12 CAU is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is YY12 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY12 CAU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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