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YY12 MKL

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

162,344 mi
Last recorded162,344 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 MKL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 162,344 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 162,343 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 158,025 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 153,150 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 144,981 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 142,925 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine sump corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2021 133,590 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 119,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 103,890 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,793 miles

Gear lever selector stiff to operate.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 71,246 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 54,313 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 37,904 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 MKL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc 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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

YY12 MKL is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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