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AD09 THZ

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

237,471 mi
Last recorded237,471 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 237,471 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 237,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced buth side outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 236,310 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2024 236,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Bumper insecure and damag (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 235,142 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 233,215 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front bumper slight damage

rear bumper slight damage

Fail 11 May 2022 233,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

front bumper slight damage

rear bumper slight damage

Pass 7 Jun 2021 225,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 225,023 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 211,078 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 211,078 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 203,451 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 203,451 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn track rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 196,673 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All of them but not out of requirement limit (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both RH and LH sides (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both RH and LH sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 188,811 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 28 Nov 2016 188,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 184,808 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2015 184,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 178,408 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Fail 19 Nov 2014 178,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

nearside windscreen wiper slightly smearing

Pass 7 Jun 2013 159,270 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 159,270 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2013 158,246 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 THZ 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 52.2%.

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 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 June 2009.

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