2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Petrol · DS06 VPJ
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 77,917 miles. MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DS06 VPJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2023
- 77,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
DS06 VPJ Mileage History
- 06/10/202166,692 mi
- 17/10/202272,259 mi+5,567 mi
- 17/10/202272,261 mi+2 mi
- 30/10/202360,730 mi-11,531 mi
- 30/10/202377,917 mi+17,187 mi
Average of roughly 5,438 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
DS06 VPJ 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 (DS06 VPJ) between October 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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