2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · AV56 JGY
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 21 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 160,689 miles. MOT expired on 25 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,689 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV56 JGY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2021
- 160,689 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV56 JGY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (AV56 JGY) between September 2009 and October 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 27 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AV56 JGY Mileage History
- 20/09/200926,118 mi
- 30/09/201033,019 mi+6,901 mi
- 26/09/201139,518 mi+6,499 mi
- 21/09/201251,191 mi+11,673 mi
- 26/09/201251,191 mi
- 25/09/201367,575 mi+16,384 mi
- 30/09/201478,089 mi+10,514 mi
- 30/09/201586,818 mi+8,729 mi
- 01/10/201586,839 mi+21 mi
- 30/09/201694,826 mi+7,987 mi
- 30/09/201694,826 mi
- 03/10/201746,507 mi-48,319 mi
- 03/10/201746,507 mi
- 24/10/2018111,555 mi+65,048 mi
- 25/10/2018111,555 mi
- 02/10/2019118,418 mi+6,863 mi
- 12/10/2020132,989 mi+14,571 mi
- 12/10/2020132,989 mi
- 25/10/2021160,689 mi+27,700 mi
- 27/10/2021160,689 mi
Average of roughly 11,121 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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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