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AF59 HLC

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Grey Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,841 mi
Last recorded117,841 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HLC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 117,841 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 113,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front track rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 104,431 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,333 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 93,434 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 93,434 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 87,617 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 83,981 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 83,981 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,138 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 79,099 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 79,099 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,790 miles

vehicle in good condition

Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,296 miles

vehicle in good condition

Pass 12 Aug 2013 51,015 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,511 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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AF59 HLC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Grey 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 AF59 HLC, 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 AF59 HLC registered?

AF59 HLC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AF59 HLC safe to buy?

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