2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate and common faults

487 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 487 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.7%
  3. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.7%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.1%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    15 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    12 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  3. Suspension7.6%
  4. Body & chassis5.5%
  5. Brakes5.3%
  6. Tyres4.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Steering1.4%

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 structure17.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.2%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%

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 2013 Mitsubishi Colt?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2013 Mitsubishi Colt cars passed their MOT first time, across 487 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Colt reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).