2013 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · OY13 CPX

This Mitsubishi Colt has a very recent MOT, passing on 26 May 2026 after a failure just five days earlier. The failure was for a fractured nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and a major exhaust leak. Since it passed so quickly after, you can assume these safety-critical items were repaired to meet the standard. The clear and recurring pattern in its history is wear and deterioration of suspension and steering components. Over the last three years, you have seen advisories for multiple ball joint dust covers being damaged or severely deteriorated, a corroded rear coil spring, and finally a fractured linkage. This points to ongoing maintenance needs in the undercar area. The trend appears to be one of worsening condition requiring intervention. The issues progressed from general deterioration notes in 2025 to a component failure (the linkage) and a serious exhaust fault in 2026. The recent pass only confirms those specific items were fixed; it does not guarantee the health of other older suspension parts mentioned in previous years. The mileage of just under 80,000 miles is typical for a car of this age, suggesting average use.