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BV09 TPO

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

100,029 mi
Last recorded100,029 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 100,029 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 87,703 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 82,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 74,326 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 74,326 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 67,439 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,274 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 60,669 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Mar 2018 58,568 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 53,230 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,689 miles

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,813 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,951 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 31,772 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,350 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 26,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TPO 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 87.5%.

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 TPO, 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 TPO registered?

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

Is BV09 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV09 TPO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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