Mitsubishi Colt

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 41,869 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

41,869

Highest Pass Rate

2013 (83%)

Years Covered

About the Mitsubishi Colt

The Mitsubishi Colt was MOT tested 41,869 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (1991 to 2013), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 860 tests. The 1996 model has the lowest at 65%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Mitsubishi Colts pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 7 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

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.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1332cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,003

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2013 details

How reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Mitsubishi brand average-9% (80% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Mitsubishi Colt by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

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

Questions about the Mitsubishi Colt

Is the Mitsubishi Colt reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (1991 to 2013), the Mitsubishi Colt averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 41,869 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2013 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.

Which year Mitsubishi Colt has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2013 Mitsubishi Colt has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 1996 model has the lowest at 65%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.