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Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results

Registered in 2008
55.1% pass rate
from 5,612 tests in 2021
(7.6% worse than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Colt is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (22% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (19% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.48% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type (38% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Individual direction indicators (84% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Side repeaters (62% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on All direction indicators (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.66% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.45% fail on Battery(ies) (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.036% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (56% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.018% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.053% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Body, chassis, structure (100% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 10% fail on Transmission (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 10% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 10% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Drive shaft
        • 0.036% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.27% fail on Prop shafts (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Joints (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.30% fail on Bumpers (96% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.14% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.036% fail on Tank
      • 0.018% fail on Hose
    • 0.089% fail on Chassis
      • 0.089% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.089% fail on Seats
      • 0.071% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.071% fail on Doors (82% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
      • 0.018% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.018% fail on Door condition
    • 0.053% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Body condition
      • 0.018% fail on Panel
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
    • 0.036% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.036% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.036% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.018% fail on Undertray
  • 12% fail on Suspension (26% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Springs
      • 5.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.3% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (20% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (150% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Ball joint (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.46% fail on Shock absorbers (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Axles
      • 0.11% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Axle
    • 0.12% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.071% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.071% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.018% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.071% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.018% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.018% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.018% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 9.5% fail on Visibility (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 6.9% fail on Wipers (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Washers (21% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.21% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.14% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.018% fail on Window
  • 7.1% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (22% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (28% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (39% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.53% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.96% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.071% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.55% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.053% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.018% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.018% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.11% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.089% fail on Lever
        • 0.036% fail on Cable
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.23% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.071% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.053% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.071% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.071% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.071% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (92% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Anti-lock braking system (90% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.018% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.018% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.018% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 5.6% fail on Tyres (14% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth (18% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Condition
    • 0.27% fail on Size/type
  • 4.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Catalyst emissions (30% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (33% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.053% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.053% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.036% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.80% fail on Compression ignition (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.12% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (73% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.018% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.018% fail on Catalytic converter
    • 0.34% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.32% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.018% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.7% fail on Steering (36% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Steering linkage components (77% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Track rod end (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.071% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.036% fail on Steering play
      • 0.036% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.018% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 3.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (92% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.27% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on Airbags (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.071% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.036% fail on Passengers airbag (12 times worse than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.29% fail on Attachment
    • 0.11% fail on Condition
  • 0.018% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.018% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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