Mitsubishi Colt MOT Results

Registered in 1999

46.0% pass rate

from 113 tests in 2021

(35% worse than other 1999 cars)

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Mitsubishi Colt is unusually good or bad.

21% fail on Suspension
- 12% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 5.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.8% fail on Linkage
  - 1.8% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  - 0.88% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.88% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 3.5% fail on Suspension arms
  - 1.8% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.88% fail on Suspension arm
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 1.8% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.88% fail on Sub-frame
  - 0.88% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.88% fail on Springs
  - 0.88% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.88% fail on Other suspension component
  - 0.88% fail on Ball joint
17% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 7.1% fail on Exhaust system
- 4.4% fail on Transmission
  - 4.4% fail on Drive shafts
    - 4.4% fail on Joints
- 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure
  - 2.7% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
- 2.7% fail on Doors (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 1.8% fail on Other passenger's door (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    - 1.8% fail on Door condition (5 times worse than other 1999 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.88% fail on Door condition
- 1.8% fail on Chassis
  - 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
- 0.88% fail on Engine mounting
  - 0.88% fail on Bracket
- 0.88% fail on Body
  - 0.88% fail on Panel
- 0.88% fail on Seats
  - 0.88% fail on Driver's seat
14% fail on Visibility (92% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 12% fail on Wipers (180% worse than other 1999 cars)
- 4.4% fail on Washers
14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 7.1% fail on Headlamps
  - 5.3% fail on Headlamp
  - 1.8% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 0.88% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 3.5% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
12% fail on Brakes
- 6.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 6.2% fail on Brake performance
  - 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 2.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.88% fail on Service brake performance
  - 1.8% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.88% fail on Rbt
      - 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.88% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.88% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.88% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.88% fail on Rbt (sp)
- 0.88% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.88% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.88% fail on Brake pads
12% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 12% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 12% fail on Spark ignition
    - 9.7% fail on Catalyst emissions
    - 2.7% fail on Emissions not tested
7.1% fail on Tyres
- 4.4% fail on Condition
- 4.4% fail on Tread depth
4.4% fail on Steering
- 2.7% fail on Steering gear
  - 2.7% fail on Steering rack
- 1.8% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 1.8% fail on Track rod end
3.5% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 2.7% fail on Seat belts
  - 2.7% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.88% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
2.7% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 1.8% fail on Registration plates
- 0.88% fail on Vehicle Identification Number