2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · YP56 DZX

A consistent pattern of initial MOT failures characterizes this vehicle's history, with every recorded test between 2018 and 2021 requiring corrective work before a pass was achieved. The final recorded entry in September 2021 followed failures for a rough nearside rear wheel bearing, an insecure rear bumper, and defective stop lamps. This history reveals a recurring need for repairs to suspension, lighting, and structural security to maintain roadworthiness. With 97,098 miles recorded over nearly two decades, the vehicle has averaged approximately 4,855 miles per year. This low annual accumulation suggests lighter usage, yet the absence of MOT data from late 2021 through to 2026 indicates a substantial period where the vehicle's roadworthiness has not been officially verified. Such a gap often correlates with mechanical stagnation, potentially affecting the condition of rubber seals, tyres, and braking components. The history of suspension and steering defects is significant, including a dangerous failure for a missing offside front anti-roll bar linkage and subsequent advisories for worn linkage bushes and a failed track rod end. A prospective buyer should listen for knocking or rattling sounds over bumps and feel for any vagueness or pull in the steering. The recorded wear in the steering column top bearing should also be assessed by checking for excessive play or clicking during low-speed manoeuvres. Further scrutiny is required for the wheel bearings and the auxiliary belt system, following a 2021 failure for a rough rear bearing and 2019 reports of belt squeak. A distinct humming or droning noise during acceleration is a primary symptom of bearing wear. Finally, the security of the exhaust heat shield and the operation of all lighting circuits should be verified, as these components have been flagged as defective across multiple testing years.