2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · LM06 EUD
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2006. Recorded mileage 90,476 miles. MOT expired on 16 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (15 Sept 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,476 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM06 EUD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/08/2023
- 90,476 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM06 EUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (LM06 EUD) between August 2009 and August 2023.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)”.
LM06 EUD Mileage History
- 04/08/200923,905 mi
- 30/07/201031,855 mi+7,950 mi
- 27/07/201139,292 mi+7,437 mi
- 28/07/201139,297 mi+5 mi
- 07/08/201245,690 mi+6,393 mi
- 07/08/201245,690 mi
- 30/07/201351,367 mi+5,677 mi
- 30/07/201351,372 mi+5 mi
- 14/08/201460,611 mi+9,239 mi
- 14/08/201460,611 mi
- 25/07/201564,846 mi+4,235 mi
- 18/08/201668,791 mi+3,945 mi
- 02/08/201772,494 mi+3,703 mi
- 02/08/201772,494 mi
- 09/08/201877,249 mi+4,755 mi
- 02/08/201980,560 mi+3,311 mi
- 15/08/202083,137 mi+2,577 mi
- 16/08/202184,601 mi+1,464 mi
- 13/08/202287,046 mi+2,445 mi
- 15/08/202390,476 mi+3,430 mi
Average of roughly 4,745 miles per year across 20 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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