2007 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · HB02 BBB

The Mitsubishi Colt presents a clean bill of health across its entire MOT record. The most recent test on 4 June 2024, recorded at 45,865 miles, passed with zero defects, advisories, or failures. This marks five consecutive first-time passes stretching back to 2020, indicating a stable and well-maintained condition with no recurring mechanical or structural faults flagged by any tester over that period. The mileage profile tells a clear story of extremely light use. At roughly 2,414 miles per year over 19 years, this is well below the UK average. The annual increments between tests are remarkably consistent: 936 miles between May 2022 and May 2023, 451 miles between May 2023 and June 2024, and a more pronounced 8,567 miles between June 2020 and June 2021. That 2020-to-2021 jump is the only notable spike, yet the car still passed cleanly at 35,746 miles in June 2020, suggesting the additional use did not result in any deterioration. The gap between the June 2024 test and today, 17 June 2026, means the current MOT has now expired. A fresh test will be required before any further use on public roads. Despite the unblemished record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. The low annual mileage and the time elapsed since the last test mean components such as tyre age, rubber suspension bushes, brake fluid condition, and rubber brake hoses deserve close scrutiny regardless of what the MOT caught. Standing for long periods can cause flat-spotting on tyres and seizing on brake calipers, particularly rear calipers on a light city car like the Colt. The exhaust system and underside should be inspected for surface corrosion, which can develop quickly on a vehicle that sits unused between short trips. The timing belt interval is also worth verifying, as a 2007 example at this mileage may still be running on its original belt if replacement records are absent.