2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DA56 LFU
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29/12/2006. Recorded mileage 138,131 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1124cc
DA56 LFU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 21/06/2023
- 138,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 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: 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 LFU Mileage History
- 24/06/2022134,305 mi
- 21/06/2023138,131 mi+3,826 mi
Average of roughly 3,863 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
DA56 LFU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (DA56 LFU) between June 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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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