Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results

Registered in 2001
46.6% pass rate
from 88 tests in 2021
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 2001 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Colt is unusually good or bad.

  • 26% fail on Suspension
    • 17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (3 times worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 8.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 16% fail on Brakes
    • 6.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.5% fail on Brake pads
    • 4.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 4.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 4.5% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.1% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.1% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 9.1% fail on Exhaust system (170% worse than other 2001 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Chassis
      • 3.4% fail on Chassis condition
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame
        • 1.1% fail on Sub-frame condition
      • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 13% fail on Spark ignition
        • 6.8% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 6.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (200% worse than other 2001 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
  • 11% fail on Visibility
    • 8.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.4% fail on Washers
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.7% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.7% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.1% fail on Side repeaters
  • 5.7% fail on Steering
    • 4.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.5% fail on Track rod end
    • 1.1% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.1% fail on Power steering
      • 1.1% fail on Operation
    • 1.1% fail on Steering play
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.1% fail on Size/type
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.1% fail on Road Wheels
    • 1.1% fail on Condition

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