2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · FD09 WUA

The 2009 Mitsubishi Colt holds a current MOT valid until 25 June 2026, having passed its most recent test on 25 June 2025 at 57,106 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor defects rather than escalating mechanical failure. The tester flagged worn and pitted front brake discs, a minor oil leak, and a worn nearside front tyre edge on both the initial fail and the same-day pass, suggesting these items were noted but not fully rectified before the retest. Wiper blades and headlamp aim were addressed between the two visits, indicating reactive rather than preventative upkeep. At roughly 3,359 miles per year, the mileage is notably low for a 17-year-old vehicle. The record shows a gap of 1,281 miles between June 2023 and June 2024, then a jump of 1,301 miles in the following twelve months, pointing to a period of light or infrequent use followed by slightly more regular driving. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only three tests recorded across the last three years, so a buyer cannot rely on a dense service record to confirm how the car was maintained between these annual checks. A buyer should inspect the front brake discs and pads closely, as the pitting noted in June 2025 will have worsened with continued use. The persistent minor oil leak, likely from a rocker cover gasket or seal, warrants a visual check for fresh residue around the engine. The slightly worn offside rear axle swivel pin and bush flagged in June 2023 at 54,325 miles may have deteriorated further, so a raised inspection to assess play in the rear suspension is advisable. Given the low annual mileage, tyre age and dry rot matter as much as tread depth, particularly on the nearside front where edge wear was recorded.