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AF09 HXJ

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,441 mi
Last recorded128,441 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HXJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 128,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 128,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil Sump Pan Corroded

Rear Axle Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 123,900 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 121,215 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear undersill ,axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 115,931 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 111,798 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 111,798 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,949 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Mar 2021 105,949 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Middle and rear (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Mar 2020 101,767 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 94,684 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 84,903 miles

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,004 miles

Nearside Front 3m

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre - starting crack - slight misshapen - 205 45 R16 87w

Offside Rear Tyre - starting crack - slight misshapen - 205 45 R16 87w

Fail 23 Oct 2015 75,004 miles

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

Nearside Front 3m

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip - slight corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front slight smear - standard

Nearside Rear Tyre - starting crack - slight misshapen - 205 45 R16 87w

Offside Rear Tyre - starting crack - slight misshapen - 205 45 R16 87w

Pass 2 Oct 2014 65,049 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 54,123 miles

n/s/f wiper torn

Fail 17 Oct 2013 54,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f wiper torn

Pass 16 Oct 2012 44,243 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 39,626 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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AF09 HXJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 53,432 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF09 HXJ, 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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AF09 HXJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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