2009 Mitsubishi Colt · 12,685 MOT tests
2009 Mitsubishi Colt reliability
2009 Mitsubishi Colts fail 43.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 Colt years (12,685 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- 43.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 76,065
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,685
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 24% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- 2010 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 4% of tests fail here (228% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics22.9%
- Suspension14.4%
- Body, chassis and structure9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.4%
- Tyres7.6%
- Brakes6.4%
- Steering6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.27%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.71%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.3%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.18%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.07%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.57%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.75%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.45%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (4.18%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
2009 Mitsubishi Colts fail 43.9% of first MOT tests, 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 10 Colt years (12,685 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.29% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.31% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2009 Mitsubishi Colt shows 76,065 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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