Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results

Registered in 2010
63.0% pass rate
from 2,864 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Colt is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (17% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.17% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators (53% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.10% fail on Side repeaters (86% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (33% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (29% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.84% fail on Electrical equipment (150% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Horn (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.21% fail on Rear reflectors (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (69% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp (69% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.10% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Position lamp
  • 8.7% fail on Suspension (35% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (10 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Linkage ball joints (91% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.2% fail on Suspension arms (47% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Springs (63% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Coil springs (63% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Coil spring (63% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (100% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers (75% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.035% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.3% fail on Visibility (36% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Wipers (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (55% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on View to rear
      • 0.17% fail on Mirrors
      • 0.035% fail on Indirect vision devices
    • 0.10% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.035% fail on Driver's view
  • 5.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (50% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Transmission (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 4.3% fail on Drive shafts (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.10% fail on Joints
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.10% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.070% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.035% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.10% fail on Chassis (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Chassis condition (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.070% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.070% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.070% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Panel
      • 0.035% fail on Other body component
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres
    • 3.3% fail on Condition
    • 2.4% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Size/type
  • 4.5% fail on Brakes (43% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (44% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance (46% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (45% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake performance (63% better than other 2010 cars)
          • 0.52% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.87% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.87% fail on Rbt (sp) (48% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.42% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.070% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.035% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.28% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.1% fail on Mechanical brake components (28% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.56% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.035% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.24% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.14% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Anti-lock braking system (78% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.035% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.10% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.10% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.035% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.035% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.035% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.035% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.035% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.035% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (42% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.38% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (60% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.035% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.035% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.070% fail on Compression ignition (94% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.035% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.035% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.070% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.070% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.9% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (110% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.52% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.52% fail on Condition
    • 0.035% fail on Airbags
      • 0.035% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 1.8% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.10% fail on Electronic power steering (3 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.070% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.070% fail on Power steering
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
  • 0.28% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.28% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.10% fail on Attachment
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