2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DA56 LFT
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29/12/2006. Recorded mileage 93,321 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1124cc
DA56 LFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 25/09/2025
- 93,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
DA56 LFT Mileage History
- 06/08/202274,255 mi
- 06/08/202274,255 mi
- 05/08/202380,961 mi+6,706 mi
- 17/08/202484,926 mi+3,965 mi
- 25/09/202593,321 mi+8,395 mi
Average of roughly 6,076 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DA56 LFT 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 (DA56 LFT) between August 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”.
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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