What are the common problems with the 11-15 year old Mitsubishi Colt?

The top failure areas for the 11-15-year-old Mitsubishi Colt are: Lamps & Electrics (10.3% risk), Suspension (6.2% risk), Body & Chassis (4.2% risk).

Mitsubishi Colt MOT Failure Rate — 11-15 Years Old

Q: Is a 11-15 year old Mitsubishi Colt reliable?

Based on 67,904 MOT tests, 11-15-year-old Mitsubishi Colt has a 42.3% failure rate. This is above the UK average of 28%.

42.3%

MOT failure rate for 11-15-year-old Mitsubishi Colt vehicles

Based on 67,904 MOT tests

14.3pp above the UK average (28%)

This model shows significant deterioration in this age bracket, with a 42.3% failure rate. Pre-MOT inspection strongly recommended, especially for lamps & electrics.

Component Risk Breakdown (11-15 Years)

Which parts of a 11-15-year-old Mitsubishi Colt are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 10.3%

Suspension 6.2%

Body & Chassis 4.2%

Visibility 4.1%

Brakes 3.5%

Tyres 3.3%

Steering 1.9%

How Does This Compare?

Mitsubishi Colt MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age	Failure Rate	Tests	Worst Area
6-10 years	28.1%	9,962	Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years	42.3%	67,904	Lamps & Electrics
15+ years	48.8%	28,890	Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 11-15 year old Mitsubishi Colt reliable?

11-15-year-old Mitsubishi Colt vehicles have a 42.3% failure rate, which is above average. Consider a pre-MOT inspection, particularly checking lamps & electrics.

What are the common MOT failures on a 11-15 year old Mitsubishi Colt?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

Lamps & Electrics — 10.3% failure risk
Suspension — 6.2% failure risk
Body & Chassis — 4.2% failure risk

How can I prepare my Mitsubishi Colt for its MOT?

For a 11-15-year-old Mitsubishi Colt, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Mitsubishi Colt Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 11-15-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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