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AF09 HYC

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

104,667 mi
Last recorded104,667 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 HYC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2025 104,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 23 May 2024 104,606 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

general corrosion underneath

heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2023 98,504 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 98,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 84,015 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 84,015 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 70,834 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 55,011 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 55,011 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 38,609 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 38,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 24,360 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 48,526 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 17,277 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 15,683 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 15,683 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 15,395 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 10,892 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 10,892 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 5,075 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 2,919 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 HYC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HYC, 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 HYC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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