2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · AF09 HXU
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30/03/2009. Recorded mileage 53,881 miles. MOT valid until 27/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,881 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1124cc
AF09 HXU Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 53,881 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AF09 HXU Mileage History
- 06/03/201215,501 mi
- 27/02/201319,272 mi+3,771 mi
- 19/03/201423,793 mi+4,521 mi
- 16/03/201528,118 mi+4,325 mi
- 09/03/201630,510 mi+2,392 mi
- 28/03/201731,059 mi+549 mi
- 15/03/2018197,772 mi+166,713 mi
- 15/03/2018197,772 mi
- 25/03/201931,897 mi-165,875 mi
- 25/03/202032,006 mi+109 mi
- 23/03/202132,094 mi+88 mi
- 24/03/202132,094 mi
- 25/03/202236,653 mi+4,559 mi
- 27/03/202342,587 mi+5,934 mi
- 16/03/202445,190 mi+2,603 mi
- 20/03/202548,317 mi+3,127 mi
- 21/03/202653,881 mi+5,564 mi
Average of roughly 2,734 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
AF09 HXU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Colt (AF09 HXU) between March 2012 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (16 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.