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2011 Mitsubishi Colt: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 3,330 MOT tests on 2011-registered Mitsubishi Colts in 2023–2024 (on average 11.9 years old at test, median 68,021 miles), 63.7% passed first time, 8.9 points higher than the Mitsubishi Colt overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2011 Mitsubishi Colts failed about as often as comparable cars.

3,330 MOT tests on 1,717 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2011 Mitsubishi Colt MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate63.7%±1.6 pts (95%), n = 3,330
All Mitsubishi Colts54.8%n = 48,177
Failures vs similar cars1.03×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect8.3%n = 3,330
Average age at test11.9 yearsn = 3,330

Where 2011 Mitsubishi Colts fail

2011 Mitsubishi Colt MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Lights, reflectors and electrical19.4%+27%
Suspension9.9%-21%
Driver's view of the road7.4%+34%
Tyres6.8%+5%
Body, chassis and structure5.7%+41%
Brakes5.5%-29%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.5%-36%
Steering2.0%-9%
Seat belts and airbags1.4%+66%
Road wheels0.4%+15%
Registration plates and VIN0.3%-11%

Most common failure items

Most common 2011 Mitsubishi Colt MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Position lamp: not workingLights, reflectors and electrical7.60%
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectivelyDriver's view of the road4.81%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirtBody, chassis and structure4.05%
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsLights, reflectors and electrical3.75%
Individual direction indicators: incorrect colourLights, reflectors and electrical2.49%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.