2008 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · ML08 VOY

The 2008 Mitsubishi Colt presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 20 December 2024 at 112,392 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a similarly clean pass on 28 December 2022 at 86,278 miles, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently roadworthy standard across its two most recent full tests. The absence of any advisories or failures in those passes suggests no active mechanical or structural deterioration was identified by the testing station at either point. The mileage progression tells a coherent story. Between the December 2022 pass at 86,278 miles and the December 2024 pass at 112,392 miles, the car covered approximately 26,114 miles across a two-year window, equating to roughly 13,057 miles per year. That is notably higher than the vehicle's lifetime average of around 6,244 miles per year, pointing to a period of significantly increased use. The two failed tests recorded on 30 December 2023 and 28 December 2022, both at identical mileages to their respective passes on the same dates, appear to be administrative re-tests following rectification of minor items rather than evidence of serious defects, since no defects are listed against either failure entry. Despite the clean recent record, the jump in annual mileage warrants a focused in-person inspection. A buyer should examine the front and rear suspension components, including coil springs, shock absorbers, and suspension bushes, for wear consistent with heavier recent use. Brake discs, pads, and calipers deserve close scrutiny given the increased braking demand that higher mileage imposes. The exhaust system, particularly the catalytic converter and associated mountings, should be checked for corrosion and structural integrity. Tyre condition and uneven wear patterns across all four wheels will also reveal whether the increased mileage has exposed any alignment or tracking issues that the MOT tester did not flag.