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BG09 SGO

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,596 mi
Last recorded55,596 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 SGO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 55,596 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 55,596 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2025 54,618 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 53,596 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 53,596 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 52,189 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 49,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 47,655 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 45,608 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 45,608 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 42,975 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 42,975 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 40,249 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 37,871 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 37,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,965 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked but not to cordes

Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 32,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 26,834 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 26,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside headlamp aim not tested.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 21,551 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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BG09 SGO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BG09 SGO, 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 SGO registered?

BG09 SGO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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