Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results

Registered in 2006
54.6% pass rate
from 4,097 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Colt is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 4.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (66% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.83% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (94% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.12% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.66% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.56% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.17% fail on Horn
    • 0.37% fail on Position lamps (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.024% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.098% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.049% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.049% fail on Switch
    • 0.024% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 14% fail on Suspension (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.2% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.61% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (94% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Springs
      • 4.6% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.5% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.049% fail on Mounting
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover (140% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.68% fail on Ball joint (68% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.32% fail on Pins and bushes (88% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings (73% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Shock absorbers (43% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (79% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.098% fail on Other suspension component (72% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.073% fail on Sub-frames (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.049% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 11% fail on Visibility (53% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 7.9% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.37% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.29% fail on View to rear
      • 0.29% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.098% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.098% fail on Windscreen
  • 10% fail on Brakes (16% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (33% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.098% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.85% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.098% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.90% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.85% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.049% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.17% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.098% fail on Lever
        • 0.049% fail on Linkage
        • 0.024% fail on Pivot
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.78% fail on Lever (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.27% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Anti-lock braking system (72% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.073% fail on Pedal
    • 0.22% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (15% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission
      • 3.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.3% fail on Joints
        • 0.049% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.073% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.073% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.37% fail on Bumpers (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.024% fail on Tank
    • 0.24% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door (80% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure (77% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (76% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.098% fail on Body
      • 0.073% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Panel
    • 0.073% fail on Seats
      • 0.049% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Bracket
  • 5.4% fail on Tyres (19% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.4% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (24% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Exhaust emissions (22% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.5% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (53% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
      • 0.63% fail on Compression ignition (54% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.098% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (86% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.098% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.024% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.024% fail on NOx sensor
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.17% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.049% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.024% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.024% fail on Undertray
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 3.4% fail on Steering linkage components (42% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Track rod end (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Lock stop
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering
      • 0.17% fail on Operation
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.024% fail on Steering column
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (27% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts (50% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Condition
      • 0.17% fail on Prescribed areas (71% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Attachment
      • 0.024% fail on Requirements
    • 0.073% fail on Airbags
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.024% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.51% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.51% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.34% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment (63% better than other 2006 cars)
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