Mitsubishi 2.5td vs Mitsubishi Colt: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi 2.5td
69%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Mitsubishi Colt
72%
MOT pass rate · 69,015 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi 2.5td (69%) 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 2.5td | Mitsubishi Colt |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 69% | 72% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 31% | 28% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 3.4 | 1.8 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 0% ✓ | 2% |
| Average mileage | 192,352 mi | 93,728 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 1 | 69,015 |
Most common faults
Mitsubishi 2.5td
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Coolant leak
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
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 2.5td (69%) and Mitsubishi Colt (72%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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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.