2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

1,790 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,790 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect9.7%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.2%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.0%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics43.9%
  2. Suspension24.9%
  3. Brakes15.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.8%
  5. Body & chassis9.1%
  6. Tyres8.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  8. Steering7.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.7%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2005 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,790 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).