2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · DS57 AFU

The Mitsubishi Colt showed a roadworthy condition at its most recent DVSA test on 27 January 2025 at 146,558 miles, which returned a pass with no defects recorded, but that certificate expired on 26 January 2026 and the vehicle now lacks valid MOT as of 14 July 2026. Maintenance trend across the visible history remains stable, with no advisories or mechanical faults at successive annual examinations. The single failure entry from 26 January 2023 at 124,693 miles listed no defects, and the vehicle passed the following day at 124,702 miles; this pattern suggests an administrative or non-mechanical test anomaly rather than a worsening condition. Mileage progression reflects consistent use for a vehicle now eighteen years old. From the 14 January 2022 test at 112,930 miles, the odometer advanced to 124,702 miles by 27 January 2023, then to 135,685 miles on 22 January 2024, and finally 146,558 miles on 27 January 2025. Annual increments of roughly 10,800 to 11,800 miles sit above the long-term average of 8,142 miles per year yet remain typical for regular private use. The record shows continuous annual testing with no gaps, and the clean pass sheets indicate previous owners met statutory minimums, though absence of any advisory items across high-mileage tests leaves wear levels unverified. A buyer should commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, calipers and structural integrity given the age and accumulated distance. Although the MOT history flags no corrosion or binding brakes, rubber components and exhaust emissions systems degrade with time irrespective of test outcomes. The 2023 twin entries warrant checking the VIN and original test certificates for clerical accuracy. Previous owners kept the car through required tests but left no documented evidence of proactive maintenance beyond the statutory minimum, so physical examination of tyre tread, wiper blades and underbody rust remains essential before purchase.