2010 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · GL59 YRS

The most recent MOT on 2026-01-19 shows the vehicle passed but recorded multiple suspension and lighting issues , including severely deteriorated ball joint dust covers on both front sides and a slightly defective headlamp lens. A separate entry on the same date notes a failure due to non-working rear stop lamps, an inoperative registration plate lamp, and the same suspension defects. This inconsistency suggests potential administrative errors or overlapping test records, but the recurring suspension and lighting problems are clear. The vehicle’s 16-year age with 36,677 miles (roughly 2,292 miles per year) indicates low mileage for its age , which may reflect light use or long periods of inactivity. Low mileage can lead to rubber and rubber-like components deteriorating due to lack of use, as seen in the repeated ball joint dust cover failures and CV boot issues. However, this mileage figure does not strongly indicate heavy wear on high-mileage components like brakes or engines, though it does not rule out neglect. A recurring pattern of suspension and drive train faults is evident. Ball joint dust covers have been severely deteriorated in three MOTs (2024, 2025, 2026), while CV boots have shown splits or deterioration in 2024 and 2025. Headlamp lens defects also reoccurred in 2025 and 2026. These issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges or potential design vulnerabilities in the vehicle’s front suspension and lighting systems.