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AF59 HLP

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

71,551 mi
Last recorded71,551 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 HLP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,551 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 65,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder in windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 65,460 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder in windscreen

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 59,038 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light has sticker on to alter pitch

surface corrosion underneath on hubs , discs, as if car been sitting

Fail 2 Jul 2024 59,038 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front head light has sticker on to alter pitch

surface corrosion underneath on hubs , discs, as if car been sitting

Pass 31 Mar 2023 59,023 miles

Offside Rear brake noisey

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,978 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 58,881 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 58,881 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 57,053 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 53,351 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,214 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,160 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 48,388 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,582 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,606 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 33,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 HLP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver 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 HLP, 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 HLP registered?

AF59 HLP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 3 October 2009.

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