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YY61 GVX

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

37,914 mi
Last recorded37,914 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 GVX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 37,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 35,169 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 35,168 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak cat to middle joint blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 32,091 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 29,665 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 27,396 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 27,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 25,289 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 25,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 23,066 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 20,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 18,550 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 18,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 16,432 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,575 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,964 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 9,896 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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YY61 GVX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YY61 GVX, 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 YY61 GVX registered?

YY61 GVX is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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