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AD09 DTF

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

63,278 mi
Last recorded63,278 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD09 DTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 63,278 miles

handbrake button missing

Fail 21 May 2026 63,278 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2025 60,468 miles

button missing on handbrake lever

Fail 21 May 2025 60,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

button missing on handbrake lever

Pass 28 May 2024 57,287 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 57,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 53,427 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 53,427 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 49,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 46,513 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2021 46,513 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2020 44,286 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 44,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 May 2019 39,711 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 39,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 35,717 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 30,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 30,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 16 May 2016 24,999 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 18,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 12,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 10,460 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 18,458 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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AD09 DTF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AD09 DTF, 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 AD09 DTF registered?

AD09 DTF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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