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AF56 SXV

2006 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,403 mi
Last recorded202,403 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt59,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 SXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 202,403 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 202,403 miles

Exhaust box corroded

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

Nearside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2015 134,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 134,565 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 119,322 miles

advise wiper blades worn

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges and tread getting low

advise handbrake pivet worn

advise handbrake trave slighty long

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and closes to wear indicators

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/f tyre bold on edges and on wear indicators

Fail 1 Sep 2014 119,322 miles

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

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges and tread getting low

advise handbrake pivet worn

advise handbrake trave slighty long

advise n/s/f tyre worn on edges and closes to wear indicators

advise n/s/f wiper blade split on end

advise o/s/f tyre bold on edges and on wear indicators

advise wiper blades worn

Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 90,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs and pads worn and need replacing

n/s/f tyre low tread o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 10 Sep 2012 90,094 miles

front brake discs and pads worn and need replacing

n/s/f tyre low tread o/s/r tyre low tread

Pass 19 Sep 2011 76,628 miles

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

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

Small cut in left rear tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 76,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Small cut in left rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 66,717 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 66,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,656 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,591 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SXV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SXV, 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 AF56 SXV registered?

AF56 SXV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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