2013 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · S21 KBD

The most recent MOT (24 Feb 2026) was a pass, but the examiner flagged two items that deserve attention. The front sub‑frame shows corrosion – the report notes that structural rigidity is not yet compromised, but rust on a load‑bearing member can progress quickly. Both front tyres were described as “worn close to the legal limit” and showing edge wear, meaning the tread is already near the minimum depth and the tyres may need replacing soon. A clear pattern emerges across the four‑year MOT record. Front tyre wear appears at every test (2022, 2023, 2025, 2026). The near‑side front anti‑roll bar pin/bush is repeatedly recorded as worn (2022, 2023, 2025). Minor exhaust leaks are noted in three successive years (2023‑2026). In 2025 a serious failure was recorded: a fractured front coil spring, excessive brake fluctuation on the off‑side, and ineffective windscreen wipers. Those items caused the test to fail, but they are not mentioned in the later pass, suggesting they may have been repaired. Nonetheless, the recurrence of corrosion‑related items (sub‑frame, brake pipe) and the persistent tyre/anti‑roll‑bar wear indicate a vehicle that is not deteriorating dramatically but does have a handful of ageing components that need monitoring.