2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

3,641 MOT tests in 2024. 53.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time53.7%
Failed or needed repairs46.3%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,641 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.6%
  3. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.4%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.4%
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault3.2%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.8%
  2. Suspension21.2%
  3. Body & chassis11.5%
  4. Brakes9.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  6. Tyres8.4%
  7. Steering8.2%
  8. Emissions & leaks7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2009 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 53.7% of 2009 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,641 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).