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BJ59 CYY

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,447 mi
Last recorded18,447 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 CYY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 18,447 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 18,447 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 16,646 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 16,637 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 14,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 13,761 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 13,405 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 13,049 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 12,637 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 11,871 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 11,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 10,978 miles

offside and nearside front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2016 9,986 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing covered in tape

both front tyres dated 2009 and cracking

Fail 3 Oct 2016 9,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive fuel cleaner added (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front door mirror casing covered in tape

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating cleaned out (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres dated 2009 and cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2015 8,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 7,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,517 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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BJ59 CYY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ59 CYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BJ59 CYY?

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What year was BJ59 CYY registered?

BJ59 CYY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 20 October 2009.

Is BJ59 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 CYY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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