Mitsubishi Colt MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Colt. Check any Colt by registration number below.

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73.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-8.9%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mitsubishi Colt — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Colt has an average MOT pass rate of 73.3%, which is 8.9 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Colt on the road.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT are brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Colt for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Colt, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Colt performs at MOT across different model years.

2013

Based on 1,238 vehicles

79.8%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

20.1%

Mileage at 10yr

93k mi

2012

Based on 3,451 vehicles

75.5%Good

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

24.6%

Mileage at 10yr

101k mi

2011

Based on 3,841 vehicles

74.9%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

26.0%

2010

Based on 6,068 vehicles

68.9%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2009

Based on 9,301 vehicles

64.8%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

32.8%

2008

Based on 10,431 vehicles

61.5%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.0%

Retest Rate

34.3%

2007

Based on 8,833 vehicles

61.7%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.8%

Retest Rate

33.8%

2006

Based on 6,859 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

9.3%

Retest Rate

31.6%

2005

Based on 4,876 vehicles

61.1%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

8.4%

Retest Rate

33.3%

2004

Based on 1,008 vehicles

59.3%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

36.0%

2003

Based on 113 vehicles

55.8%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

14.1%

2002

Based on 178 vehicles

64.0%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

19.8%

2001

Based on 78 vehicles

62.8%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

7.3%

Retest Rate

29.3%

2000

Based on 122 vehicles

63.1%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

27.1%

1999

Based on 903 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

22.6%

Mileage at 10yr

168k mi

1998

Based on 271 vehicles

51.3%Below Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

51.7%

1997

Based on 1,480 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

32.0%

1996

Based on 988 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

24.7%

1995

Based on 646 vehicles

88.9%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

50.0%

1994

Based on 466 vehicles

86.5%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1993

Based on 422 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1992

Based on 348 vehicles

91.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

1991

Based on 371 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

38.5%

1990

Based on 269 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

0

Based on 33,643 vehicles

73.4%Average

Mitsubishi average: 82.2%

Mileage at 5yr

83k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Colt

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

13.3%

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

10.9%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

5.7%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.3%

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.2%

Mitsubishi Colt Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

5.5%

Front Nearside

4.8%

Rear Nearside

2.7%

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Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mitsubishi Colt

Mitsubishi Colt — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Colt MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Colt?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Colt is 73.3% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Colt are: Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded (13.3%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (10.9%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (5.7%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mitsubishi Colt reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 73.3%, the Mitsubishi Colt is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Colt?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Colt?

Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Colt: 92,504 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Colt to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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