2012 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · AF62 NWO
2012 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 71,204 miles. MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AF62 NWO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 71,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AF62 NWO Mileage History
- 08/09/202359,701 mi
- 03/09/202466,442 mi+6,741 mi
- 03/09/202466,443 mi+1 mi
- 11/09/202568,320 mi+1,877 mi
- 22/09/202671,204 mi+2,884 mi
Average of roughly 3,786 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AF62 NWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mitsubishi Colt (AF62 NWO) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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