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YY12 CAV

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,296 mi
Last recorded58,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 CAV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 58,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 51,544 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 46,015 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 38,064 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,563 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 25,909 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 25,817 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 25,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 24,900 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 22,841 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 19,840 miles

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 17,061 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 14,216 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 CAV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY12 CAV, 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 YY12 CAV registered?

YY12 CAV is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is YY12 CAV safe to buy?

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