Mitsubishi 2-axle-rigid body estate vs Mitsubishi Colt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi 2-axle-rigid body estate
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mitsubishi Colt
72%
MOT pass rate · 69,015 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 2-axle-rigid body estate (75%) and Mitsubishi Colt (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi 2-axle-rigid body estate | Mitsubishi Colt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 72% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 28% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 2.0 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 230,130 mi | 93,728 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 69,015 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi 2-axle-rigid body estate
- Play in upper steering column bush and steering wheel freeplay.
- No.plate light dull. Condition of horn. Covers to sills. Rear seats folded. Corrosion to brake pipes. Play in n/s/f wheel bearing. O/s/f tyre worn on edge. Oil leak.
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Mitsubishi Colt
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 2-axle-rigid body estate (75%) and Mitsubishi Colt (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Full Mitsubishi 2-axle-rigid body estate report Full Mitsubishi Colt report Most reliable cars
Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.