2008 Mitsubishi Colt CZ2 DI-D AMT 1.5L Diesel · LT08 EHB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 29 May 2026 at 82,256 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful passes. The failure on 24 May 2026 at 82,058 miles was resolved within five days without recorded defects, suggesting a minor component adjustment or a lightbulb replacement that was addressed quickly rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage profile is characteristically low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 5,000 miles between May 2024 and June 2025, followed by another 5,000 miles in the year leading up to the May 2026 tests. This low usage suggests the car sits for extended periods, which often accelerates age-related degradation of rubber-based components such as suspension bushes, tyres, and brake hoses regardless of the low distance driven. While the recent MOT tests show no advisories or defects, a buyer must physically inspect the structural integrity for corrosion, which is a common point of failure on Mits Mits of this era. Low-mileage cars often suffer from seized brake calipers or rusted exhaust systems due to inactivity. You should check the underbody for structural rot and verify the AMT system for signs of hesitation, as the clean MOT history does not account for the mechanical state of the gearbox after long-term storage.