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DG56 ESV

2006 Mitsubishi Colt

Blue Diesel 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,325 mi
Last recorded112,325 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Mitsubishi Colt59,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 ESV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,493cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 112,325 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 112,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 108,876 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 108,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 96,332 miles

h/brake release knob insecure

slight exhaust blow at front pipe o ring joint,reqs att

Fail 29 Sep 2015 96,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

h/brake release knob insecure

nsr tyre tread seperation cracks

slight exhaust blow at front pipe o ring joint,reqs att

Pass 24 Sep 2014 79,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 72,235 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,175 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2012 64,721 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 64,652 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)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,080 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 32,912 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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DG56 ESV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt in Blue with a 1,493cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 DG56 ESV, 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 DG56 ESV registered?

DG56 ESV is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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