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AF09 HYM

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,540 mi
Last recorded163,540 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 163,540 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 154,997 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 154,997 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 144,791 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 144,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 133,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 122,430 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 114,124 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 103,502 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 93,201 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 81,875 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 70,877 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 60,260 miles

front tyres on/near wear bars

Pass 23 May 2014 48,703 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 48,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front brake binding

Pass 5 Jun 2013 37,710 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2012 28,267 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 HYM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 HYM, 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 HYM registered?

AF09 HYM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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The MOT history for AF09 HYM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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