2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

3,208 MOT tests in 2024. 50.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time50.8%
Failed or needed repairs49.2%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,208 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.5%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect5.9%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.2%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.5%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.2%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    142 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics40.1%
  2. Suspension20.7%
  3. Body & chassis12.8%
  4. Brakes12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.4%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks8.4%
  8. Steering6.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.7%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.8%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2007 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 50.8% of 2007 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,208 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).