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BV09 WYX

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

90,589 mi
Last recorded90,589 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WYX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 90,589 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 78,487 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 68,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 56,971 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2023 56,971 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,851 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 51,381 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle. Damage to rear bumper.

Rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Fail 9 Nov 2021 51,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Damage to nearside of vehicle. Damage to rear bumper.

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorated.

Wiper blades smearing screen.

Pass 31 Oct 2020 48,680 miles

Damage to nearside of vehicle.

Damage to rear bumper.

Deterioration to rear axle bushes.

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

Wear to front brake discs and pads.

Fail 31 Oct 2020 48,680 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Damage to nearside of vehicle.

Damage to rear bumper.

Deterioration to rear axle bushes.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Wear to front brake discs and pads.

Pass 25 May 2019 42,715 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 42,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both axle bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 38,201 miles

Damage to rear bumper.

Deterioration to rear axle bushes.

Fail 12 May 2018 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Damage to rear bumper.

Deterioration to rear axle bushes.

Pass 13 May 2017 34,096 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 29,680 miles

Nearside Front tyre has minor sidewall damage

both rear tyres perished

Fail 7 May 2016 29,679 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre has minor sidewall damage

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 May 2015 25,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2014 20,997 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 17,454 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 13,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

Pass 16 May 2012 13,677 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage

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 WYX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

BV09 WYX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 23 May 2009.

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