2012 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · SL12 UCM
2012 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 117,206 miles. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,206 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SL12 UCM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2025
- 117,206 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
SL12 UCM Mileage History
- 08/03/202293,631 mi
- 06/03/2023103,278 mi+9,647 mi
- 12/03/2024112,724 mi+9,446 mi
- 26/03/2025117,206 mi+4,482 mi
- 26/03/2025117,206 mi
Average of roughly 7,728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SL12 UCM 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 (SL12 UCM) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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