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BV59 BYS

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

39,112 mi
Last recorded39,112 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 BYS
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,112 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 34,628 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 32,162 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 27,931 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 25,061 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Sep 2020 23,628 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 22,144 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 22,144 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,021 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 18,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 16,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 13,851 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,886 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 9,302 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 6,483 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 BYS is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV59 BYS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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