2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · FY56 TYP
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 30 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 87,659 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY56 TYP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2023
- 87,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY56 TYP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (FY56 TYP) between January 2010 and September 2023.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2023 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 (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
FY56 TYP Mileage History
- 26/01/201021,707 mi
- 26/01/201021,707 mi
- 30/03/201021,765 mi+58 mi
- 24/03/201123,826 mi+2,061 mi
- 23/03/201225,930 mi+2,104 mi
- 04/03/201327,612 mi+1,682 mi
- 07/01/201430,219 mi+2,607 mi
- 18/12/201457,904 mi+27,685 mi
- 18/12/201457,904 mi
- 14/04/201641,942 mi-15,962 mi
- 15/04/201641,943 mi+1 mi
- 25/05/201742,482 mi+539 mi
- 14/02/201828,992 mi-13,490 mi
- 09/02/201946,258 mi+17,266 mi
- 04/03/202050,692 mi+4,434 mi
- 05/03/202048,412 mi-2,280 mi
- 26/06/202049,585 mi+1,173 mi
- 11/08/202157,251 mi+7,666 mi
- 17/08/202157,251 mi
- 07/09/202262,605 mi+5,354 mi
- 20/09/202262,620 mi+15 mi
- 20/09/202387,656 mi+25,036 mi
- 22/09/202387,659 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,830 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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