2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

3,945 MOT tests in 2024. 50.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time50.2%
Failed or needed repairs49.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,945 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.6%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.7%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.6%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  7. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  8. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  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 & electrics37.8%
  2. Suspension21.8%
  3. Body & chassis16.2%
  4. Brakes14.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.6%
  6. Tyres9.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  8. Steering7.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2008 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 50.2% of 2008 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,945 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).