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AF59 HLN

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,735 mi
Last recorded77,735 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HLN
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,735 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 73,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Section Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 66,774 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 59,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 52,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 52,529 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 46,585 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 46,585 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 40,159 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 34,295 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 34,290 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,808 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 25,373 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2015 19,845 miles

Offside Front Brake has slight binding but not effecting brake balance.

Pass 6 Sep 2014 15,004 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 10,787 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,988 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 HLN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,124cc 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 HLN, 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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AF59 HLN is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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