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BJ59 CZA

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 CZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 130,000 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 129,894 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 106,171 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 88,975 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,083 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 84,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,678 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer section (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing

light corrosion to some under body components

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm outer section (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working PRS: replaced bulb (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing

light corrosion to some under body components

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 60,410 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 51,051 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 40,894 miles

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 40,893 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre cracking/perishing

offside front tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2013 29,856 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 29,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 18,904 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 CZA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 CZA, 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 CZA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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