MITSUBISHI COLT MOT Pass Rate
63.2% of 8,040 MITSUBISHI COLT MOT tests pass.
The COLT passes 63.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MITSUBISHI models (77.3%).
The MITSUBISHI COLT passes 63.2% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 70.7% at 10–15 years to 60.1% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 70.7% | 2,358 | 74,971 miles |
| 15+ years | 60.1% | 5,679 | 91,075 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the MITSUBISHI COLT
The most common reason the MITSUBISHI COLT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 75.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 75.7% | not working |
| Suspension | 46.7% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 24.6% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.6% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 19.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 16.8% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.3% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 14.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.7% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 76.8% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 81.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.9% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 78.0% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 72.1% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI L200 DOUBLE CAB — 64.2% pass rate