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YY12 MLF

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,288 mi
Last recorded103,288 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 MLF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 103,288 miles

engine oil level below minimum, topped up 1 litre...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Fail 19 Dec 2025 103,288 miles

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

engine oil level below minimum, topped up 1 litre...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,580 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 90,580 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 81,145 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2023 81,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 75,522 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 75,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 69,030 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 61,589 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 55,362 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 52,624 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 49,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,116 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,280 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 26,544 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 26,544 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 MLF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

YY12 MLF is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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