2009 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · YY09 HLC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in January 2026 at 100,785 miles, this followed a significant failure just one week prior. That failure identified multiple critical issues including play in both front track rod ends, a worn anti-roll bar linkage, and failing rear shock absorbers. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests these mechanical faults were addressed only when necessitated by legal testing, which indicates an inconsistent approach to vehicle upkeep. At 100,785 miles, this 17-year-old Mitsubishi has covered an average of approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evident in the record. Between the 2023 test at 91,713 miles and the 2025 test at 96,892 miles, the car covered barely 5,000 miles in two years. The low mileage correlates with the perishing of tyres noted in early 2025, suggesting the vehicle may have sat for long periods, allowing seals to dry and corrosion to progress despite minimal travel. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the underbody, as general corrosion has been a recurring advisory since at least January 2025. The braking system shows signs of neglect, with front discs flagged as pitted and scored across multiple years and the parking brake failing efficiency tests in 2026. Particular attention should be paid to the front suspension geometry to ensure the recently replaced track rod ends and anti-roll bar components have been fitted correctly following the January failure. The previous history of an SRS warning lamp fault in early 2025 should also be verified to ensure the fault was fully rectified and not merely cleared.