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AF56 NHV

2006 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,681 mi
Last recorded36,681 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt59,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NHV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 36,681 miles

damage to bonnet

front tyres close to limit inner edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Fail 5 Sep 2013 36,674 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to bonnet

front tyres close to limit inner edges

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,280 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate not of a british standard

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,021 miles

n/s/f brake late.front and rear tyres different sizes

Fail 1 Jul 2011 25,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

pads very low

Pass 22 Jun 2010 18,091 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 18,091 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 7,603 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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AF56 NHV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AF56 NHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 NHV registered?

AF56 NHV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is AF56 NHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 NHV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF56 NHV have outstanding finance?

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