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AF09 LXO

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Black Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,007 mi
Last recorded78,007 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LXO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 78,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scored (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged centre & offsicde (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged taped up (still works correctly) (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

boot would not open from outside (opened from inside panel had been removed)

Fail 25 Mar 2019 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged taped up (still works correctly) (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches and stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

boot would not open from outside (opened from inside panel had been removed)

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,626 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,626 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 58,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

boot doesn't open can be acsesed from interior

Fail 9 Mar 2017 58,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

boot doesn't open can be acsesed from interior

Pass 2 Mar 2016 50,091 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 2 Mar 2016 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 4 Mar 2014 33,611 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 33,611 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,615 miles

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall split

Fail 25 Feb 2013 26,615 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside front tyre inner sidewall split

Pass 29 Feb 2012 20,261 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 LXO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Black with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LXO, 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 LXO registered?

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

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