2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · WJ09 VUP
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 28/07/2009. Recorded mileage 97,548 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,548 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2009
- Engine
- 1124cc
WJ09 VUP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2025
- 97,548 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 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.
WJ09 VUP Mileage History
- 17/07/201218,505 mi
- 17/07/201218,505 mi
- 17/07/201324,525 mi+6,020 mi
- 22/07/201429,009 mi+4,484 mi
- 22/07/201429,009 mi
- 23/07/201534,434 mi+5,425 mi
- 27/07/201640,734 mi+6,300 mi
- 27/07/201640,734 mi
- 05/06/201745,103 mi+4,369 mi
- 05/06/201745,103 mi
- 04/06/201854,447 mi+9,344 mi
- 08/05/201961,567 mi+7,120 mi
- 08/05/201961,570 mi+3 mi
- 10/06/202068,075 mi+6,505 mi
- 02/06/202171,611 mi+3,536 mi
- 02/06/202171,611 mi
- 16/05/202276,556 mi+4,945 mi
- 16/05/202276,557 mi+1 mi
- 26/06/202382,885 mi+6,328 mi
- 27/06/202382,885 mi
- 25/06/202489,783 mi+6,898 mi
- 25/06/202489,783 mi
- 04/06/202597,548 mi+7,765 mi
- 04/06/202597,548 mi
Average of roughly 6,136 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
WJ09 VUP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Colt (WJ09 VUP) between July 2012 and June 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (10 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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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