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BJ59 CYT

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

146,128 mi
Last recorded146,128 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 CYT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 146,128 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,793 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 120,790 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 Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 116,264 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2023 116,264 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2022 108,200 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake lever button trim missing. Function not impaired at time of inspection

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan . floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan . floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 27 May 2022 108,200 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ns and os (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Body component slightly loose mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Park brake lever button trim missing. Function not impaired at time of inspection

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps PRS: replaced 501 bulb (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan . floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both bodies corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam unit (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both ns and os: floor pan . floor to sill / chassis leg areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 25 May 2021 102,107 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 102,107 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 98,914 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 87,416 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 73,234 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 58,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 41,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 44,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 43,416 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 37,509 miles

Front wipers deteriorating

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,427 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 31,427 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2012 26,399 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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BJ59 CYT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BJ59 CYT, 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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BJ59 CYT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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