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AD09 DSO

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,458 mi
Last recorded82,458 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 DSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 82,458 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 82,542 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Pass 25 Apr 2025 77,972 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2025 77,972 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BADLY WORN ON EDGES CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 71,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 65,080 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking nearly to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking nearly to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 64,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking nearly to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil leaking nearly to excess (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 60,201 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 59,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both, front and back. (0.1 (b))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 58,292 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2020 58,290 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 56,745 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 54,358 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 51,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 May 2017 51,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewalls damaged due to low pressure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewall

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of perishing on sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge and tyre stepped. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 47,753 miles

Both rear tyres has slight perishing on side walls.

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt Has been jammed in drivers seat height adjuster. (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 May 2015 43,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2014 38,227 miles

Advise front discs and pads wearing down

Fail 27 May 2014 38,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise front discs and pads wearing down

Pass 20 May 2013 30,417 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 22,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AD09 DSO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD09 DSO, 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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AD09 DSO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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