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BG59 JSY

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

151,823 mi
Last recorded151,823 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 JSY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 151,823 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2024 123,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle busses slight deterioration

Rear axle corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,893 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 113,893 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2022 96,057 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 83,642 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 77,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 76,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut all round inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,807 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats and belts covered

Pass 25 Nov 2017 46,406 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 34,425 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 27,885 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 24,526 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

Pass 23 Nov 2013 20,441 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 17,811 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)

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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BG59 JSY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG59 JSY, 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 BG59 JSY registered?

BG59 JSY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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