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BJ09 UYM

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,729 mi
Last recorded71,729 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 UYM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 71,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 67,501 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 64,592 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 64,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split smearing glass (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop li9nk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 56,336 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 52,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,646 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 42,921 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 71,088 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 38,420 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front tyre badly deteriorated

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 34,244 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 34,244 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2014 31,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 24,083 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 19,229 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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BJ09 UYM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ09 UYM, 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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BJ09 UYM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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