Mitsubishi Colt
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 20 years from 41,869 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
71%
Total Tests
41,869
Best Year
2013 (83%)
Years Covered
20
How reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?
Mitsubishi Colt by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 83% | 860 | 66,024 mi |
| 2012 | 80% | 2,450 | 69,102 mi |
| 2011 | 79% | 2,684 | 76,628 mi |
| 2010 | 75% | 4,375 | 80,694 mi |
| 2009 | 72% | 6,961 | 83,817 mi |
| 2008 | 70% | 7,859 | 86,756 mi |
| 2007 | 71% | 6,387 | 90,616 mi |
| 2006 | 71% | 4,923 | 92,982 mi |
| 2005 | 69% | 3,589 | 96,004 mi |
| 2004 | 69% | 707 | 95,647 mi |
| 2003 | 62% | 73 | 83,879 mi |
| 2002 | 74% | 115 | 75,553 mi |
| 2001 | 72% | 53 | 71,977 mi |
| 2000 | 73% | 89 | 71,639 mi |
| 1999 | 65% | 141 | 70,385 mi |
| 1998 | 67% | 308 | 87,244 mi |
| 1997 | 71% | 128 | 77,861 mi |
| 1996 | 65% | 101 | 83,131 mi |
| 1995 | 67% | 30 | 83,382 mi |
| 1991 | 61% | 36 | 92,792 mi |
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About the Mitsubishi Colt
The Mitsubishi Colt has been tested 41,869 times in 2024 MOT data across 20 model years (1991 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2013 model is the most reliable with a 83% pass rate from 860 tests. The 1991 model has the lowest at 61%. With a 22 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer MITSUBISHI COLTs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 92,792 miles, while the newest (2013) averages 66,024 miles.
Compared to the Mitsubishi brand average of 80%, the Colt is 9 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Mitsubishi models.
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