2007 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DA07 EZN

The Mitsubishi Colt presents a current roadworthy status with a clean pass recorded on 27 October 2025 at 110,979 miles, following a failed attempt on the same date with no defects logged. The maintenance trend appears stable across the last two years, with the most recent test showing no advisories or mechanical faults. Prior to that, the vehicle passed on 8 November 2024 at 104,439 miles, again after same-day failures showing no recorded defects. This pattern suggests administrative or procedural test issues rather than worsening mechanical condition. The recorded mileage of 110,979 at the 2025 test equates to roughly 5,841 miles per year across the car's 19-year life, which is low for a 2007 hatchback. Between the November 2024 test at 104,439 miles and the October 2025 test at 110,979 miles, the vehicle covered only 6,540 miles in eleven months. The sparse history shows just two annual cycles with no advisories, so the record gives limited insight into wear on consumables or structural components. Low usage of this kind often masks perished rubber bushes, seized calipers, or corrosion where the car has stood unused for extended periods. A buyer should physically inspect the suspension arms and subframe for structural rust, as the MOT data omits any corrosion assessment despite the car's age. The tester logged no brake disc or pad measurements, so check for binding calipers and uneven wear given the low annual mileage. Examine exhaust emissions and the condition of tyres and wiper blades, which fall outside the recorded advisories but degrade with age regardless of use. Given the repeated same-day fail-and-pass entries with no defects noted, verify the V5C and DVSA test certificate authenticity before purchase. The clean record offers reassurance on paper, but the absence of advisories across an 18-year-old vehicle warrants a hands-on inspection of steering joints and coil springs.