2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

2,416 MOT tests in 2024. 57.3% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time57.3%
Failed or needed repairs42.7%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,416 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working8.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.8%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    92 marked dangerous
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.5%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.3%
  9. Horn: not working2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics32.8%
  2. Suspension18.8%
  3. Body & chassis10.1%
  4. Brakes9.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Tyres8.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  8. Steering5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%

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: 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 2010 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 57.3% of 2010 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,416 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 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; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).