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BD09 XAL

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,740 mi
Last recorded98,740 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 XAL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 98,740 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 98,732 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205 45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 95,178 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 92,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 92,023 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 92,023 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,716 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 89,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 87,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 85,925 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 85,925 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,827 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 83,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 79,510 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

horn tone poor

Pass 21 Jun 2016 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 72,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 57,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 40,489 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 40,489 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2013 40,447 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,447 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 35,463 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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BD09 XAL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,432 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD09 XAL, 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD09 XAL registered?

BD09 XAL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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