2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · RF56 ACY
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2006. Recorded mileage 60,009 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF56 ACY Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 60,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF56 ACY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (RF56 ACY) between November 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 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: Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative Doesn’t work when ignition is in the off position (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
RF56 ACY Mileage History
- 03/11/200912,823 mi
- 17/11/201017,832 mi+5,009 mi
- 04/11/201120,253 mi+2,421 mi
- 24/10/201222,344 mi+2,091 mi
- 10/10/201324,709 mi+2,365 mi
- 21/10/201427,825 mi+3,116 mi
- 23/10/201530,002 mi+2,177 mi
- 12/10/201632,052 mi+2,050 mi
- 17/11/201734,545 mi+2,493 mi
- 22/10/201836,653 mi+2,108 mi
- 24/10/201941,361 mi+4,708 mi
- 23/10/202046,879 mi+5,518 mi
- 02/11/202150,807 mi+3,928 mi
- 21/11/202252,288 mi+1,481 mi
- 08/11/202354,443 mi+2,155 mi
- 30/10/202457,217 mi+2,774 mi
- 06/11/202560,000 mi+2,783 mi
- 18/11/202560,009 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 2,942 miles per year across 18 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: Good
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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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