2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.1L Petrol · RV06 OUJ
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2006. Recorded mileage 140,163 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RV06 OUJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 140,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
RV06 OUJ Mileage History
- 18/05/2024121,458 mi
- 21/05/2024121,462 mi+4 mi
- 06/05/2025123,377 mi+1,915 mi
- 08/05/2025123,398 mi+21 mi
- 15/05/2026140,163 mi+16,765 mi
Average of roughly 9,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RV06 OUJ 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 (RV06 OUJ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Headlamp lens seriously defective both clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))”.
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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