2005 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · FL05 VVC

The Mitsubishi Colt passed its most recent MOT on 7 November 2022 at 116,113 miles with no defects recorded, and the maintenance trend across the supplied history is stable with no escalating mechanical concerns. Two earlier failures on 4 November 2021 and 7 November 2022 at identical mileages of 111,474 and 116,113 respectively were logged with no defects cited, indicating administrative rejections rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle presents as structurally and mechanically sound on paper across the four-year window. At roughly 21 years old the Colt shows 116,113 recorded miles, an average of about 5,529 miles per year, which is low for its age. The record jumps only 4,639 miles between the November 2021 and November 2022 tests, confirming light annual use. Such low mileage alongside the twin failure-pass pairs on the same dates suggests the car sat unused for long periods and was presented for test without prior preparation, though the clean pass results show no neglected wear items like tyres or wipers were flagged. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and likely prolonged static storage. Standing vehicles commonly develop perished rubber components and slight corrosion on structural underbody members even when MOT advisories are absent. The absence of any recorded exhaust emissions or binding caliper faults is reassuring, but the DVSA data alone cannot confirm drivetrain condition or hidden rust. Given the sparse yet clean record, the previous owner appears to have maintained basic roadworthiness without documented interim servicing. Verify the 2022 pass remains the last valid test, as the certificate will have expired by July 2026 and a fresh MOT is required before road use.