2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · LB56 VDR
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 136,996 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,996 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LB56 VDR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 136,996 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LB56 VDR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (LB56 VDR) between January 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
LB56 VDR Mileage History
- 18/01/2022114,053 mi
- 12/01/2023128,770 mi+14,717 mi
- 04/03/2024136,995 mi+8,225 mi
- 05/03/2024136,996 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,783 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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