2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · DE09 FZB
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2009. Recorded mileage 132,307 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,307 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1332cc
DE09 FZB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 132,307 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
DE09 FZB Mileage History
- 08/09/2023114,466 mi
- 30/08/2024122,775 mi+8,309 mi
- 30/08/2024122,775 mi
- 30/08/2025132,291 mi+9,516 mi
- 04/02/2026132,307 mi+16 mi
Average of roughly 7,408 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DE09 FZB 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 (DE09 FZB) between September 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 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: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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.