2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · DE06 VMY
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 27/04/2006. Recorded mileage 138,874 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,874 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1124cc
DE06 VMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2025
- 138,874 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect 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: Below Average
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.
DE06 VMY Mileage History
- 13/03/2023134,662 mi
- 13/03/2023134,662 mi
- 15/03/2024130,290 mi-4,372 mi
- 15/03/2024130,290 mi
- 27/03/2025138,874 mi+8,584 mi
Average of roughly 2,065 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DE06 VMY 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 (DE06 VMY) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
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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