Mitsubishi Colt vs Mitsubishi Evo fq 300: 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 Evo fq 300
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Evo fq 300 (75%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Mitsubishi Colt | Mitsubishi Evo fq 300 |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 | 1.2 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,728 mi | 29,629 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 69,015 | 1 |
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 Evo fq 300
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Evo fq 300 (75%) 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.