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BV59 BYP

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,722 mi
Last recorded115,722 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BYP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 109,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 104,086 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 98,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 98,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured failed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2020 91,114 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 85,569 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 75,816 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 67,360 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 55,412 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 55,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 36,537 miles

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

slight smear from the nearside front wiper blade

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,235 miles

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,800 miles

o/side and n/side front brake disc slightly worn

o/side and n/side front brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Aug 2012 16,424 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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BV59 BYP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BV59 BYP, 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 BV59 BYP registered?

BV59 BYP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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The MOT history for BV59 BYP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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