2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · LG59 OVU
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 88,952 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,952 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LG59 OVU Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2026
- 88,952 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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.
LG59 OVU Mileage History
- 28/11/20124,000 mi
- 20/12/20136,075 mi+2,075 mi
- 15/12/20147,546 mi+1,471 mi
- 15/12/20147,546 mi
- 10/12/201510,402 mi+2,856 mi
- 10/12/201510,402 mi
- 04/02/201712,984 mi+2,582 mi
- 27/01/201826,325 mi+13,341 mi
- 30/01/201938,047 mi+11,722 mi
- 03/02/202049,651 mi+11,604 mi
- 29/01/202158,894 mi+9,243 mi
- 03/02/202265,462 mi+6,568 mi
- 15/09/202372,386 mi+6,924 mi
- 16/09/202479,278 mi+6,892 mi
- 16/09/202479,278 mi
- 02/09/202586,503 mi+7,225 mi
- 02/09/202586,503 mi
- 17/09/202688,952 mi+2,449 mi
Average of roughly 6,156 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
LG59 OVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Colt (LG59 OVU) between November 2012 and September 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”.
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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