2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · NA56 NZC

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of worsening structural and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test on 11 December 2025 at 84,436 miles, this followed a failure earlier that same day for critical defects. The transition from a failure to a pass within hours suggests that only the absolute minimum necessary repairs to meet the legal test standard were performed, leaving several underlying issues of corrosion and fluid leaks remain unaddressed as noted in the passing advisories. The mileage history is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,222 miles per year. However, the data shows a recent burst of activity between January 2024 and December 2025, where the car covered over 6,200 miles in thirteen months. This increase in use, combined with the recurring reports of perishing rubber and cracking components in the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, indicates the vehicle likely sat for long periods, leading to environmental degradation rather than mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, as the tester flagged corrosion on both nearside and offside chassis legs in the December 2025 test. This structural degradation is a high-risk factor for the continued longevity of a Mitsubishi Colt. The record also highlights a persistent oil leak and an exhaust leak, which suggest the engine and exhaust system are aging. Furthermore, the previous failure of the nearside track rod end for excessive play and imbalanced front brakes indicate that the suspension and braking components require immediate professional scrutiny to ensure vehicle safety.