2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · DY06 ULR
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 13/04/2006. Recorded mileage 143,497 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,497 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1493cc
DY06 ULR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2022
- 143,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
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.
DY06 ULR Mileage History
- 28/03/200931,170 mi
- 28/03/200931,170 mi
- 08/04/201042,646 mi+11,476 mi
- 08/04/201042,646 mi
- 09/04/201152,637 mi+9,991 mi
- 06/04/201264,469 mi+11,832 mi
- 09/04/201373,826 mi+9,357 mi
- 02/04/201482,872 mi+9,046 mi
- 22/04/201591,435 mi+8,563 mi
- 18/04/2016101,364 mi+9,929 mi
- 18/04/2016101,364 mi
- 13/12/2016107,666 mi+6,302 mi
- 04/01/2018115,996 mi+8,330 mi
- 03/01/2019123,072 mi+7,076 mi
- 03/01/2019123,072 mi
- 02/01/2020130,718 mi+7,646 mi
- 02/01/2020130,718 mi
- 04/01/2021137,733 mi+7,015 mi
- 05/01/2021137,752 mi+19 mi
- 06/01/2022143,474 mi+5,722 mi
- 10/01/2022143,497 mi+23 mi
Average of roughly 8,783 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
DY06 ULR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (DY06 ULR) between March 2009 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2022 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: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (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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