2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

1,561 MOT tests in 2024. 61.9% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time61.9%
Failed or needed repairs38.1%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,561 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    54 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    30 marked dangerous
  9. Individual direction indicators: incorrect colour1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.9%
  2. Suspension12.1%
  3. Brakes9.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  5. Tyres7.9%
  6. Body & chassis6.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.2%
  8. Steering2.0%

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 structure15.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.4%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2011 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 61.9% of 2011 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,561 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

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