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BV09 TNK

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,492 mi
Last recorded93,492 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 TNK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2021 93,492 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,842 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 88,842 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 83,278 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 71,995 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 64,556 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 64,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55r15 (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 57,901 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 57,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 49,506 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 49,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has a cut in its tread

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,027 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,218 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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BV09 TNK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

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

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