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AF06 XEL

2006 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

49,310 mi
Last recorded49,310 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt59,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 49,310 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 44,823 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis - rear axle bolts to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner facing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 44,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also BADLY cracked - benefit given and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted both sides only half of the spring clips sitting inside brake caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also BADLY cracked + perished sidewall and cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY cracked + perished sidewall and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BADLY cracked - benefit given, cuts in tread and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis - rear axle bolts to chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner facing panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 40,630 miles

Front wiper smear screen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 38,294 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 36,487 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 11 Mar 2020 34,165 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 34,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,112 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 25,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 24,005 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,928 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 22,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 21,942 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 21,942 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 18,635 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)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,532 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 14,630 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 14,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 11,967 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 XEL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEL, 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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What year was AF06 XEL registered?

AF06 XEL is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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