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BV09 TNF

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

96,496 mi
Last recorded96,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 TNF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 96,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 88,922 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 87,767 miles

Offside Front 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 14 Oct 2022 86,010 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 81,180 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 75,889 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,301 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 67,933 miles

Advise front tyres wearing on edges

O/s/r tyre perished

Pass 6 Mar 2017 61,854 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 61,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,284 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,001 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 43,669 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 39,073 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 30,165 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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BV09 TNF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BV09 TNF, 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 BV09 TNF registered?

BV09 TNF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is BV09 TNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 TNF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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