2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · WJ09 VWN
2009 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 26 Jun 2009. Recorded mileage 119,398 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,398 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
WJ09 VWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 119,398 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects 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: Below 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.
WJ09 VWN Mileage History
- 31/05/2022102,549 mi
- 31/05/2022102,549 mi
- 30/05/2023110,248 mi+7,699 mi
- 31/05/2024119,398 mi+9,150 mi
- 31/05/2024119,398 mi
Average of roughly 8,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ09 VWN 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 (WJ09 VWN) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 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), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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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