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AF06 XEM

2006 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt59,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 89,981 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 81,720 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 65,584 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 61,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 58,332 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 55,146 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 55,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 51,932 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished and cracked on inner sidewall, but not showing any cord or plys.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,808 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 45,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,068 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 43,068 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,077 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 41,077 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,194 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 37,194 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 31,167 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 24,585 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,686 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XEM is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

AF06 XEM is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is AF06 XEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 XEM shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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