2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · RN55 SZR
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 10 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 93,261 miles. MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RN55 SZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 93,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
RN55 SZR Mileage History
- 20/12/202191,095 mi
- 20/12/202191,095 mi
- 31/08/202291,619 mi+524 mi
- 15/09/202393,261 mi+1,642 mi
- 15/09/202393,261 mi
Average of roughly 1,247 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RN55 SZR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (RN55 SZR) between December 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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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