Mitsubishi Colt
MOT data from 32,064 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 72.5%. Average mileage at test: 86,390 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1,558 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 1,313 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1,156 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1,100 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,078 |
| 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 | 966 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 927 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 853 |
| a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play | 784 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 782 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 29,117 | 72.8% |
| Diesel | 2,945 | 69.3% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 123 | 72.4% | |
| Top failures: 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, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1998 | 295 | 67.1% | |
| Top failures: 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, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 1999 | 138 | 66.7% | |
| Top failures: 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, a suspension component fractured or likely to fail, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | |||
| 2002 | 112 | 75% | |
| Top failures: 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, exhaust system leaking or insecure, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | |||
| 2004 | 632 | 69.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2005 | 2,784 | 68.8% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | |||
| 2006 | 3,898 | 71.3% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | |||
| 2007 | 5,140 | 70.6% | |
| Top failures: the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2008 | 6,560 | 70.9% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 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 | |||
| 2009 | 4,771 | 73% | |
| Top failures: a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2010 | 3,018 | 74.6% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | |||
| 2011 | 1,793 | 78.5% | |
| Top failures: a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | |||
| 2012 | 1,665 | 80.5% | |
| Top failures: a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | |||
| 2013 | 669 | 83.1% | |
| Top failures: wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
76,477 mi
Median
89,903 mi
75th percentile
102,019 mi
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