2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · CV09 XHX
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 24 Apr 2009. Recorded mileage 76,405 miles. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CV09 XHX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2025
- 76,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CV09 XHX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Colt (CV09 XHX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2025 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: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure 2 bolts missing (6.2.6 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))”.
CV09 XHX Mileage History
- 06/10/202366,673 mi
- 27/09/202470,361 mi+3,688 mi
- 02/10/202470,376 mi+15 mi
- 10/10/202576,403 mi+6,027 mi
- 14/10/202576,405 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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