2006 Mitsubishi Colt · 9,881 MOT tests
2006 Mitsubishi Colt reliability
2006 Mitsubishi Colts fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Colt years (9,881 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- 47.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 87,267
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,881
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- 2007 cars: 19% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 6.1% of tests fail here (85% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics27.2%
- Suspension16.4%
- Brakes11.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.3%
- Tyres8.1%
- Body, chassis and structure7.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 8.26%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.18%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 5.96%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.85%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.65%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.4%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.81%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.78%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.96%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.82%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.03%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
2006 Mitsubishi Colts fail 47.6% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Colt years (9,881 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (8.26% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.18% of tests), position lamp not working (5.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Mitsubishi Colt shows 87,267 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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