2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · DA09 AVV
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 24/07/2009. Recorded mileage 123,094 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,094 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1332cc
DA09 AVV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2023
- 123,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
DA09 AVV Mileage History
- 22/06/2022122,274 mi
- 29/06/2023123,092 mi+818 mi
- 04/09/2023123,094 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 682 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
DA09 AVV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Colt (DA09 AVV) between June 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
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.