Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results
Registered in 200654.6% pass rate
from 4,097 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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17% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(11% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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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)
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2.4% fail on
Direction indicators
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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
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2.4% fail on
Flashing type
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0.66% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.66% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.66% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.66% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.56% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.39% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.17% fail on Horn
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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
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0.049% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.049% fail on Switch
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0.024% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.024% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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5.2% fail on
Headlamps
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14% fail on
Suspension
(16% better than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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4.6% fail on
Springs
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4.6% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.5% fail on Coil spring
- 0.049% fail on Mounting
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4.6% fail on
Coil springs
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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)
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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
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0.12% fail on
Axles
- 0.12% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
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0.098% fail on
Other suspension component
(72% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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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
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0.049% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.024% fail on Suspension rod
- 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
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5.3% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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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
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0.29% fail on
View to rear
- 0.29% fail on Mirrors
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0.098% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.098% fail on Windscreen
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10% fail on
Brakes
(16% better than other 2006 cars)
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
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4.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
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2.5% fail on
Service brake performance
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
- 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.59% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.049% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.049% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.5% fail on
Rbt
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2.1% fail on
Parking brake performance
(33% worse than other 2006 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
- 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.24% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.098% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.049% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
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0.85% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.85% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.76% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
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0.85% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.098% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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3.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.5% fail on Brake pads
- 0.024% fail on Brake linings
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0.90% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 0.85% fail on Brake discs
- 0.049% fail on Brake drums
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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
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2.5% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.78% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.78% fail on Lever (78% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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)
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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)
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0.15% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.12% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.024% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.15% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.024% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.024% fail on Servos
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0.024% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.024% fail on Other components
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6.8% fail on
Brake performance
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6.6% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(15% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Transmission
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3.3% fail on
Drive shafts
- 3.3% fail on Joints
- 0.049% fail on Drive shaft
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0.073% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.073% fail on Joints
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3.3% fail on
Drive shafts
- 2.3% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.37% fail on Bumpers (100% worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.24% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.22% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.024% fail on Tank
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0.24% fail on
Doors
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0.15% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.15% fail on Door condition
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0.049% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.049% fail on Door condition
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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)
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0.15% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.15% fail on
Chassis
- 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
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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)
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0.098% fail on
Body
- 0.073% fail on Other body component
- 0.024% fail on Panel
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0.073% fail on
Seats
- 0.049% fail on Passenger's seat
- 0.024% fail on Driver's seat
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0.024% fail on
Engine mounting
- 0.024% fail on Bracket
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3.4% fail on
Transmission
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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
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4.7% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(24% better than other 2006 cars)
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(22% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.049% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.049% fail on Catalytic converter
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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
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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
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4.2% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.17% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.17% fail on Engine oil leaks
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0.049% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.024% fail on Sound deadening material
- 0.024% fail on Undertray
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4.6% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(22% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Steering
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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
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0.17% fail on
Power steering
- 0.17% fail on Operation
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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
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3.4% fail on
Steering linkage components
(42% worse than other 2006 cars)
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1.8% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(27% better than other 2006 cars)
- 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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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
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0.073% fail on
Airbags
- 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag
- 0.024% fail on Passengers airbag
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0.51% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.51% fail on Registration plates
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0.34% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.20% fail on Condition
- 0.15% fail on Attachment (63% better than other 2006 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Mitsubishi Colt (2004 - 2008)
Well priced, roomy, versatile, a real 'little big car'. Good 1.1 petrol and 1.5 diesel engines.