2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · WJ06 KOU
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2006. Recorded mileage 84,296 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1332cc
WJ06 KOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 02/07/2026
- 84,296 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
WJ06 KOU Mileage History
- 04/07/202372,611 mi
- 02/07/202476,667 mi+4,056 mi
- 02/07/202476,670 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/202580,280 mi+3,610 mi
- 02/07/202684,296 mi+4,016 mi
Average of roughly 3,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WJ06 KOU 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 (WJ06 KOU) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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