2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DF55 ARU

The vehicle is currently not roadworthy; the most recent MOT on 22 September 2023 failed at 112 909 miles. The failure list includes parking brake efficiency below 50 %, insufficient brake lever reserve travel, worn front brake discs, defective wiper blades, incorrect headlamp aim on both sides, and several tyre defects. These issues indicate a worsening maintenance trend rather than a resolving one. Mileage accumulation has been modest for a 2006 model, averaging around 5 600 miles per year over two decades. The last recorded increase came from 96 940 miles in October 2020 to 112 909 miles in September 2023, a rise of roughly 16 000 miles in three years. The gap between that test and the present date (2026‑08‑07) is almost three years, meaning the car has not been retested recently and may have accrued undocumented wear. A buyer should inspect the brake system closely; front discs were flagged as significantly worn in 2023 and earlier in 2021, and the parking brake’s efficiency was well below the required threshold. The shock absorbers at both front and rear showed negligible damping in the latest test, echoing earlier anti‑roll bar linkage fractures recorded in 2014. Tyre condition is poor, with front tread depths under the 1.6 mm limit and visible cracking noted in both 2023 and 2020. Lighting faults include incorrect headlamp aim, inoperative registration plate lamps, and a failed rear stop lamp observed in 2020. Consumable items such as wiper blades and washer fluid were insufficient in 2023, and the battery was noted as insecure in 2020. Structural concerns are limited to the registration plate holder’s deterioration in 2023, though no rust or corrosion was explicitly recorded. The combination of worn suspension components, brake disc wear, and tyre damage suggests moderate mechanical stress. A prospective owner should arrange an under‑body inspection for corrosion, a compression test on the engine, and a detailed brake system audit before purchase.