2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

2,443 MOT tests in 2024. 51.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time51.2%
Failed or needed repairs48.8%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,443 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect8.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.2%
  5. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  7. Stop lamp: not working3.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.9%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    85 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.9%
  2. Suspension21.7%
  3. Brakes18.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  5. Body & chassis9.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  7. Tyres8.6%
  8. Steering7.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2006 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 51.2% of 2006 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,443 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).