2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · V15 VAL
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 31/07/2009. Recorded mileage 67,744 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,744 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1332cc
V15 VAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/08/2026
- 67,744 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 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.
V15 VAL Mileage History
- 05/08/202454,649 mi
- 06/08/202558,430 mi+3,781 mi
- 06/08/202558,430 mi
- 03/08/202667,744 mi+9,314 mi
- 03/08/202667,744 mi
Average of roughly 6,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
V15 VAL 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 (V15 VAL) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 August 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “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.
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