2012 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · WJ62 VPM
2012 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 76,164 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,164 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ62 VPM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 76,164 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 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.
WJ62 VPM Mileage History
- 29/09/20159,718 mi
- 29/09/20159,718 mi
- 05/10/201614,212 mi+4,494 mi
- 05/10/201614,212 mi
- 29/09/201719,614 mi+5,402 mi
- 03/10/201824,627 mi+5,013 mi
- 16/10/201930,006 mi+5,379 mi
- 20/10/202032,397 mi+2,391 mi
- 04/10/202134,203 mi+1,806 mi
- 12/12/202241,421 mi+7,218 mi
- 13/12/202241,421 mi
- 14/02/202453,598 mi+12,177 mi
- 15/02/202453,599 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/202562,835 mi+9,236 mi
- 22/07/202562,835 mi
- 29/07/202676,164 mi+13,329 mi
- 31/07/202676,164 mi
Average of roughly 6,132 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
WJ62 VPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mitsubishi Colt (WJ62 VPM) between September 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 11 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
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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