2007 Mitsubishi Minicab 0.7L Petrol · FB57 YLD

The Mitsubishi Minicab presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 21 August 2025 at 113,571 miles resulted in a pass, but only after a failure the previous day on 20 August 2025 at the same recorded mileage. That failure-to-pass sequence shows the owner addressed immediate MOT defects, yet several underlying advisories and minor faults persist across both August 2025 tests. The trend is not clearly improving. Suspension arm ball joint dust covers, inner brake disc wear, front brake fluctuation, and cracked or perishing tyres all remain flagged, suggesting ongoing wear rather than proactive renewal. The mileage pattern raises questions. Between 23 August 2024 at 97,821 miles and 21 August 2025 at 113,571 miles, the vehicle recorded 15,750 miles in a single year. That is a sharp jump from the prior year, where only 276 miles were covered between the August 2023 and August 2024 tests. Such a sudden increase after a period of near-static mileage could indicate a change in ownership or usage, but it also means the vehicle has recently accumulated significant distance without a corresponding MOT record in between to confirm interim condition. Buyers should focus on the front suspension and braking system during any physical inspection. The repeated appearance of deteriorated lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers on both August 2025 tests points to degraded sealing that, if left unremedied, can accelerate joint wear and compromise steering integrity. The inner front brake discs were noted as worn, pitted, or scored in both August 2025 tests, and the front service brake was flagged for fluctuation. These are not critical failures, but they indicate the braking components are approaching the end of their serviceable life and should be measured for thickness and run-out. The offside sill corrosion, though currently described as slight, warrants close examination with a torch and probe to confirm it has not progressed structurally beneath the surface. The nearside rear tyre cracking and perishing, along with slightly distorted inner road wheels on the nearside front and rear, suggest the vehicle has likely endured kerb impacts or sustained load without attention. A thorough check of tyre date codes, sidewall condition, and wheel rim integrity is advisable. The headlamp lens defect and the previously failed windscreen washer and position lamp, though rectified for the pass, hint at a pattern of deferred minor repairs. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that passes its MOT but does so with a cluster of minor yet persistent faults that a diligent buyer should verify have been genuinely repaired rather than merely noted.