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BV09 TNJ

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

173,468 mi
Last recorded173,468 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 TNJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 173,468 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 173,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2023 157,382 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2023 157,379 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose WHEEL NUTS FITTED WRONG WAY AROUND (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2022 138,902 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 125,503 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 125,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 119,640 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 119,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,928 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,350 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 110,350 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 98,826 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 98,826 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 86,820 miles

Front brake pads 75% worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 74,472 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 61,810 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 50,490 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 38,987 miles

Nearside 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 TNJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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