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BG09 SFY

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2021
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,910 mi
Last recorded82,910 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 SFY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 82,910 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,159 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 76,159 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 66,049 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Inner front inner brake pads appear low.

Inner vehicle in untidy condition

Fail 24 Feb 2018 66,045 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Inner front inner brake pads appear low.

Inner vehicle in untidy condition

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,908 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 54,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 44,144 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 44,115 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 34,109 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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BG09 SFY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BG09 SFY, 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 BG09 SFY registered?

BG09 SFY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is BG09 SFY safe to buy?

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