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AF09 HXV

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,574 mi
Last recorded23,574 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 23,574 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 22,492 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 22,492 miles

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 11 Sep 2023 21,330 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 20,116 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 19,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 18,617 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 18,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 17,032 miles

Front Brake pads getting low

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight bulge at inner wall 205/45/16

Rear Both tyres perishing unner walls 205/45/16

Pass 24 Apr 2018 16,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating inner wall 205/45/16

Rear Both tyres deteriorating on inner walls 205/45/16

Fail 24 Apr 2018 16,113 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure 1 x 11" blade fitted (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre deteriorating inner wall 205/45/16

Rear Both tyres deteriorating on inner walls 205/45/16

Pass 20 Apr 2017 14,909 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 14,279 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 14,279 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bosch 26" (8.2.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 12,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 12,493 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,733 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking badly on inner sidewall, advise replacement

Fail 15 Apr 2014 10,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s and o/s front tyres cracking badly on inner sidewall, advise replacement

Pass 26 Apr 2013 8,561 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Fail 26 Apr 2013 8,561 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2012 5,816 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 HXV 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 66.7%.

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 AF09 HXV, 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 AF09 HXV registered?

AF09 HXV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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