Mitsubishi Colt vs Mitsubishi Siesta: 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 Siesta
75%
MOT pass rate · 1 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Siesta (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 Siesta |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 72% | 75% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 28% | 25% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.8 ✓ | 4.1 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 2% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 93,728 mi | 136,638 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 Siesta
- Oil leak
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- all tyres have side wall spits
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Mitsubishi Colt (72%) and Mitsubishi Siesta (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.