2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · RF56 ADV
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 67,341 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,341 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RF56 ADV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2025
- 67,341 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
RF56 ADV Mileage History
- 07/03/202240,965 mi
- 06/03/202346,569 mi+5,604 mi
- 07/03/202346,572 mi+3 mi
- 14/03/202457,238 mi+10,666 mi
- 09/07/202567,341 mi+10,103 mi
Average of roughly 7,896 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RF56 ADV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (RF56 ADV) between March 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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