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BJ09 UYE

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

49,271 mi
Last recorded49,271 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UYE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 49,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached linkage snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached linkage snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 44,050 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 44,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,133 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 41,133 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 37,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 31,579 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 26,049 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 23,039 miles

Nearside 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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BJ09 UYE 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 70%.

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 BJ09 UYE, 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 BJ09 UYE registered?

BJ09 UYE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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