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AF09 LXK

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,138 mi
Last recorded77,138 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 77,138 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 77,137 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE LIGHT (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing DROP LINK MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 73,315 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 69,543 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 69,541 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 64,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,512 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,838 miles

O/S/R Tyre wall is splitting.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 47,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 47,095 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 46,457 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 46,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 43,463 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 43,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 37,481 miles

NSR Tyre slightly cracked

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 37,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

NSR Tyre slightly cracked

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 25,311 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 25,037 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 LXK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LXK, 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 LXK registered?

AF09 LXK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is AF09 LXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF09 LXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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