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AF06 PVL

2006 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

87,475 mi
Last recorded87,475 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt59,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 PVL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 87,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Fail 12 Feb 2026 87,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Pass 19 Feb 2025 86,196 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2025 86,162 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside parking brake low performance

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 83,504 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside parking brake performance low

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 81,736 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 78,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,814 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( pads look to be wearing thin ) but the are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 26% imbalance across the rear axle biased to the offside rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( pads look to be wearing thin ) but they are not clearly visible during test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 67,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 64,503 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cords showing (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 61,018 miles

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre near legal limit and perishing

Rear tyres perishinf

Fail 8 Mar 2016 61,018 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front number plate cracked

Offside front tyre near legal limit and perishing

Rear tyres perishinf

Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside tyre has sidewall damage and is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 24 Feb 2015 56,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside tyre has sidewall damage and is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 6 Mar 2014 51,134 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 51,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES HAVE CUTS ON INNER WALLS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 46,987 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 41,350 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 33,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 26,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 20,161 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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AF06 PVL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2006 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 59,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF06 PVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF06 PVL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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