2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · BG09 SFO
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 131,760 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,760 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BG09 SFO Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/08/2026
- 131,760 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
BG09 SFO Mileage History
- 21/06/201227,343 mi
- 21/06/201227,343 mi
- 09/07/201335,733 mi+8,390 mi
- 17/07/201442,360 mi+6,627 mi
- 26/07/201442,497 mi+137 mi
- 05/01/201654,381 mi+11,884 mi
- 07/07/201771,692 mi+17,311 mi
- 08/07/201771,693 mi+1 mi
- 21/06/201880,423 mi+8,730 mi
- 21/06/201880,423 mi
- 05/07/201995,641 mi+15,218 mi
- 14/07/2020104,565 mi+8,924 mi
- 14/07/2020104,565 mi
- 12/08/2021109,253 mi+4,688 mi
- 12/08/2021109,253 mi
- 11/08/2022119,052 mi+9,799 mi
- 28/07/2023127,587 mi+8,535 mi
- 08/08/2024129,531 mi+1,944 mi
- 09/08/2024129,543 mi+12 mi
- 05/08/2025131,082 mi+1,539 mi
- 13/08/2026131,760 mi+678 mi
Average of roughly 7,382 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
BG09 SFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Colt (BG09 SFO) between June 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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.
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