2006 Mitsubishi Colt 1.5L Diesel · YR56 OUW
2006 Mitsubishi Colt (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31/10/2006. Recorded mileage 127,173 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/11/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,173 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1493cc
YR56 OUW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 07/11/2023
- 127,173 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 23 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (17 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.
YR56 OUW Mileage History
- 16/10/2021117,249 mi
- 26/10/2021117,253 mi+4 mi
- 28/10/2022123,092 mi+5,839 mi
- 09/11/2022123,144 mi+52 mi
- 07/11/2023127,173 mi+4,029 mi
Average of roughly 4,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YR56 OUW 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 (YR56 OUW) between October 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values also”; “Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump damaged. (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very little effort (1.4.1 (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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