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BV09 TOJ

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,288 mi
Last recorded43,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 TOJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 43,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 37,431 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 31,249 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 31,249 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 24,791 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,724 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 21,721 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring fractured or broken Nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,641 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 20,028 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 17,919 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 16,002 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 14,084 miles

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Mar 2015 11,998 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall worn

Pass 5 Mar 2014 9,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 7,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 6,038 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 TOJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TOJ, 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 TOJ registered?

BV09 TOJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 9 March 2009.

Is BV09 TOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 TOJ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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