Mitsubishi Colt vs Mitsubishi Dion: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Mitsubishi Colt
72%
MOT pass rate · 69,015 vehicles
Mitsubishi Dion
69%
MOT pass rate · 9 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Dion (69%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Colt | Mitsubishi Dion |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% ✓ | 69% |
| MOT failure rate | 28% ✓ | 31% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,728 mi | 136,109 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 69,015 | 9 |
Most common faults
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))
Mitsubishi Dion
- Oil leak
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Dion (69%) 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.