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BD59 GDY

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD59 GDY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,740 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 78,475 miles

Offside and nearside front disc backplates corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,472 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 75,450 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 72,657 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 70,828 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,739 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 66,712 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 63,331 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,927 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 53,226 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 46,585 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,200 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 34,876 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front brake pads approx 60% worn

Fail 27 Nov 2013 26,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside and offside front brake pads approx 60% worn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 21,177 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 21,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BD59 GDY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BD59 GDY, 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 BD59 GDY registered?

BD59 GDY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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