2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · DV58 CMF

The Mitsubishi Colt presents a generally sound mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 16 September 2025 at 92,293 miles, where it passed. The maintenance trend over the last four years is broadly stable, with a clear improvement noted between 2024 and 2025. The 2024 test initially failed due to excessive play in the nearside front track rod end ball joint and a severely deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover, but these were rectified before a clean pass on 24 September 2024. The most recent test shows no suspension or steering defects, indicating those components were properly replaced or repaired. Advisories were limited to consumable wear items: front inner brake pads wearing thin, a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, and an offside front tyre showing cracking or perishing. These are routine findings for a vehicle of this age and do not suggest underlying mechanical neglect. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,127 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 83,136 miles and the September 2023 test at 86,237 miles, the car covered 3,101 miles in twelve months. The following year, from September 2023 to September 2024 at 89,200 miles, saw a similar accumulation of 2,963 miles. The jump from 89,200 miles in September 2024 to 92,293 miles by September 2025 represents 3,093 miles, confirming consistent but light annual use throughout. There are no anomalous gaps or sudden spikes in the recorded mileage, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular, steady service rather than sitting unused for extended periods. Buyers should still carry out a focused physical inspection despite the clean recent record. The recurring advisories around front suspension ball joint dust covers in 2022 and the outright failure for track rod end play in 2024 point to a history of wear in the front-end steering and suspension linkage. A thorough check of the track rod ends, suspension arm ball joints, and their protective boots is advisable, along with an assessment of any play or knocking felt through the steering. The 2025 advisory on front inner brake pads wearing thin and tyre condition at the front axle means a close look at brake disc thickness, caliper operation, and the remaining tread depth across all four tyres would be prudent. Given the vehicle's age, an underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, remains essential even though no structural defects have appeared on record.