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YY61 GVZ

2012 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,535 mi
Last recorded71,535 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Colt44,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 GVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 71,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,158 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

general corrosion to suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2023 53,268 miles

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

slight corrosion the vehicle

Pass 27 Jun 2022 45,184 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 31,601 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 30,721 miles

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

Offside Front headlight bracket broken

Fail 16 Jul 2020 30,721 miles

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

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

Offside Front headlight bracket broken

Pass 19 Mar 2019 28,241 miles

Offside Front headlight top bracket broken

Fail 19 Mar 2019 28,241 miles

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

Offside Front headlight top bracket broken

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,852 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 18,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 10,403 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 8,385 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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YY61 GVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YY61 GVZ, 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 GVZ registered?

YY61 GVZ is a 2012 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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