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AF59 PVJ

2009 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,979 mi
Last recorded89,979 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Colt53,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 PVJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 89,979 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 89,979 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15" standard (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 86,293 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 81,333 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splitting inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 76,481 miles

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

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2154516 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,986 miles

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

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 71,986 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2054516 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 68,581 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 63,802 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 63,797 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 58,233 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,158 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,677 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,823 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 36,101 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 15 Sep 2014 36,101 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 30,869 miles

nearside rear tyre has a differant speed rate

Pass 24 Sep 2012 27,360 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 PVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PVJ, 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 PVJ registered?

AF59 PVJ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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