MITSUBISHI COLT MOT pass rate
64.4% of 31,737 MITSUBISHI COLT MOT tests pass.
The COLT passes 64.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all MITSUBISHI models (78.5%).
The MITSUBISHI COLT passes 64.4% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 70.3% at 10–15 years to 61.2% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (1) | 1 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (10) | 10 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 70.3% | 11,104 | 75,822 miles |
| 15+ years | 61.2% | 20,618 | 88,610 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 74.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 74.6% | Not working |
| Suspension | 44.4% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 24.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Body, chassis, structure | 23.2% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 19.0% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 18.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.2% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Steering | 13.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.2% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.9% | Fixing missing |
Related MITSUBISHI models
- MITSUBISHI L200 — 77.6% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER — 83.0% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI SHOGUN — 75.1% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI ASX — 81.3% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI LANCER — 74.4% pass rate
- MITSUBISHI MIRAGE — 86.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the MITSUBISHI COLT?
- 64.4% of MITSUBISHI COLT MOT tests pass, based on 31,737 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the MITSUBISHI COLT?
- The most common reason the MITSUBISHI COLT fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 74.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the MITSUBISHI COLT's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the MITSUBISHI service history guide for how to check and keep one.