Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results
Registered in 200754.2% pass rate
from 5,223 tests in 2021
(6.4% worse than other 2007 cars)
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 2007 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
(18% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 4.9% fail on Stop lamp (21% worse than other 2007 cars)
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4.7% fail on
Headlamps
- 4.7% fail on Headlamp (20% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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4.0% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.67% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (72% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (62% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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2.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 2.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
- 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.15% fail on All direction indicators
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2.5% fail on
Flashing type
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0.48% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.48% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.48% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.48% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.46% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.27% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.17% fail on Horn
- 0.019% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.29% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.29% fail on Position lamp
- 0.096% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.019% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.019% fail on Switch
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0.019% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.019% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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15% fail on
Suspension
(8.4% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.7% fail on
Springs
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5.7% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.7% fail on Coil spring
- 0.077% fail on Mounting
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5.7% fail on
Coil springs
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5.2% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 2.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Linkage (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Linkage ball joints (88% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.077% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Ball joint (91% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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2.5% fail on
Suspension arms
(51% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.77% fail on Ball joint (63% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.38% fail on Pins and bushes (83% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Suspension arm (86% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (76% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Wheel bearings (49% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Other suspension component
- 0.096% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.077% fail on Ball joint
- 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.11% fail on
Sub-frames
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Sub-frame (85% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.019% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.019% fail on Ball joint
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0.057% fail on
Axles
(75% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Swivel pins and bushes (73% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.057% fail on
Macpherson strut
(73% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.019% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.019% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.019% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.019% fail on Suspension rod
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5.7% fail on
Springs
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11% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(58% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.2% fail on
Transmission
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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7.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.0% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Drive shaft
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0.13% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.13% fail on Joints
- 0.019% fail on Belts
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7.1% fail on
Drive shafts
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Exhaust system
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0.57% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
(65% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (68% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.019% fail on
Sub-frame
- 0.019% fail on Sub-frame condition
- 0.019% fail on Strengthening plate
- 0.42% fail on Bumpers (160% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.25% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.19% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.019% fail on Tank
- 0.019% fail on Pipe
- 0.019% fail on System
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0.19% fail on
Chassis
- 0.19% fail on Chassis condition
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0.19% fail on
Doors
(57% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.11% fail on Door condition
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0.038% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.038% fail on Door condition
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0.038% fail on
Other passenger's door
(82% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Door condition (82% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.13% fail on
Body
- 0.096% fail on Other body component
- 0.019% fail on Body condition
- 0.019% fail on Panel
- 0.11% fail on Undertray
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0.077% fail on
Seats
- 0.057% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.019% fail on Passenger's seat
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0.019% fail on
Towbar
- 0.019% fail on Towbar condition
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7.2% fail on
Transmission
(150% worse than other 2007 cars)
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9.5% fail on
Visibility
(45% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 7.2% fail on Wipers (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Washers (32% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.23% fail on
View to rear
- 0.23% fail on Mirrors
- 0.19% fail on Bonnet
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0.057% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.057% fail on Windscreen
- 0.038% fail on Driver's view
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8.1% fail on
Brakes
(25% better than other 2007 cars)
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5.2% fail on
Brake performance
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3.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
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2.0% fail on
Service brake performance
(22% better than other 2007 cars)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(22% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (26% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.057% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.057% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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2.0% fail on
Rbt
(22% better than other 2007 cars)
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1.3% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.13% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.038% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.038% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.038% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.019% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.2% fail on
Rbt
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0.88% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.88% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.86% fail on Service brake imbalance (54% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Service brake performance
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0.88% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.11% fail on Brake performance not tested
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3.0% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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2.7% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.1% fail on Brake pads
- 0.019% fail on Brake linings
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0.82% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Brake discs (37% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Brake drums
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0.077% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.038% fail on Cable
- 0.038% fail on Lever
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2.1% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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0.52% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.52% fail on Lever
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0.38% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.38% fail on Hand lever
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0.27% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(77% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.25% fail on Anti-lock braking system (74% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.057% fail on Electronic stability control (81% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Rigid brake pipes (90% better than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.057% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.057% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.019% fail on Servos
- 0.019% fail on Valves
- 0.11% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.11% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.096% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.019% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
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5.2% fail on
Brake performance
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6.8% fail on
Tyres
- 3.9% fail on Tread depth
- 3.0% fail on Condition
- 0.25% fail on Size/type
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5.4% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.6% fail on
Spark ignition
- 2.7% fail on Catalyst emissions (32% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (35% better than other 2007 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Emissions not tested (59% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 0.038% fail on Non catalyst emissions
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0.77% fail on
Compression ignition
(45% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
- 0.11% fail on Emissions not tested
- 0.077% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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4.6% fail on
Spark ignition
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0.23% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.21% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.019% fail on Other leaks
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5.2% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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4.0% fail on
Steering
(34% worse than other 2007 cars)
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3.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(62% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 3.7% fail on Track rod end (78% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Steering gear
(67% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Steering rack (70% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.019% fail on Operation
- 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.096% fail on
Power steering
- 0.077% fail on Operation
- 0.019% fail on Rams
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0.019% fail on
Steering play
- 0.019% fail on Steering rack
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3.7% fail on
Steering linkage components
(62% worse than other 2007 cars)
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2.5% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
(36% worse than other 2007 cars)
- 1.9% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (98% worse than other 2007 cars)
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0.69% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.36% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.31% fail on Condition
- 0.019% fail on Attachment
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0.38% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.38% fail on Registration plates
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0.29% fail on
Road Wheels
(49% better than other 2007 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.13% fail on Attachment (69% better than other 2007 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.