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AF09 LXV

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

White Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,452 mi
Last recorded85,452 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 LXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 85,452 miles

Central Front slight damage to front registration plate but is readable

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2025 84,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged inner(Middle) (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has movement in bush advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 77,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement has movement in bush advise repair (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working had no fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 71,924 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 70,132 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,543 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 67,322 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 56,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front tyre slight damage to outer side wall

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,048 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 41,754 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Front brake pads low and discs worn

Front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,453 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE ASAP (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE ASAP (3.5.1i)

both rear tires perished/cracked on sidewalls

Fail 10 Mar 2016 40,453 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE ASAP (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CHANGE ASAP (3.5.1i)

both rear tires perished/cracked on sidewalls

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,960 miles

Both rear tryes perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 30,935 miles

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

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

Both rear tryes perished

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 23,739 miles

Both front tryes starting to perish

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 17,784 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 9,344 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 LXV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in White with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LXV, 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 LXV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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