2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · GL06 XCW
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Jun 2006. Recorded mileage 112,346 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (29 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,346 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL06 XCW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/09/2022
- 112,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL06 XCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (GL06 XCW) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))”; “Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
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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: Poor
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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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