Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.4% pass rate
from 1,593 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2012 cars)
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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Colt is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.3% fail on Individual direction indicators (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.063% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.82% fail on Headlamps (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.19% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.13% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.063% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.063% fail on Horn
    • 0.063% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.063% fail on Switch
    • 0.063% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers (150% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (43% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.13% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.063% fail on View to rear
      • 0.063% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (55% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.2% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (21 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.2% fail on Springs (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Coil springs (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Coil spring (72% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.063% fail on Axles
      • 0.063% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.063% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.063% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 4.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (57% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.1% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.19% fail on Joints (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.13% fail on Seats
      • 0.13% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.063% fail on Bumpers
  • 3.8% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.063% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.5% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.25% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.063% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.063% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.19% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (81% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Rbt (sp) (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.063% fail on Rbt
          • 0.063% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.19% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.19% fail on Lever
    • 0.13% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.063% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.82% fail on Seat belts (200% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Condition (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.88% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.75% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.56% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.063% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 0.063% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.063% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.31% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Steering linkage components (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Track rod end (75% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.19% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.19% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.063% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.063% fail on Attachment
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