Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results

Registered in 1997
45.5% pass rate
from 66 tests in 2021
(47% worse than other 1997 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1997 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Colt is unusually good or bad.

  • 23% fail on Suspension
    • 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 7.6% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 1997 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 6.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 4.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp levelling device
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.0% fail on Chassis
      • 3.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 3.0% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.5% fail on Pipe
      • 1.5% fail on System
    • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.5% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
  • 9.1% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 4.5% fail on Steering rack
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 3.0% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.5% fail on Locking devices
  • 9.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 7.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 6.1% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.0% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.5% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 1.5% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.5% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 9.1% fail on Tyres
    • 6.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.5% fail on Size/type
    • 1.5% fail on Condition
  • 7.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes
    • 6.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 6.1% fail on Rbt
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance (7 times worse than other 1997 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 1.5% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.5% fail on Pedal
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 4.5% fail on Identification of the vehicle (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Registration plates (4 times worse than other 1997 cars)
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 3.0% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.5% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.5% fail on Condition

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