2012 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · GK12 PVP
2012 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2012. Recorded mileage 104,270 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,270 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1124cc
GK12 PVP Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/04/2025
- 104,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
GK12 PVP Mileage History
- 21/02/201519,848 mi
- 23/02/201627,376 mi+7,528 mi
- 20/02/201734,931 mi+7,555 mi
- 20/02/201842,089 mi+7,158 mi
- 25/02/201958,024 mi+15,935 mi
- 15/02/202065,571 mi+7,547 mi
- 12/02/202173,946 mi+8,375 mi
- 01/03/202284,098 mi+10,152 mi
- 27/02/202391,031 mi+6,933 mi
- 27/02/202391,035 mi+4 mi
- 09/04/202498,220 mi+7,185 mi
- 01/04/2025104,270 mi+6,050 mi
- 03/04/2025104,270 mi
Average of roughly 8,347 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
GK12 PVP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mitsubishi Colt (GK12 PVP) between February 2015 and April 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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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