2010 Mitsubishi Colt · 8,159 MOT tests
2010 Mitsubishi Colt reliability
2010 Mitsubishi Colts fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Colt years (8,159 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- 40.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 72,409
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,159
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.9% of tests fail here (185% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21.2%
- Suspension12.4%
- Body, chassis and structure8.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes5.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.1%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.21%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.14%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 4.38%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.52%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.33%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.48%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.68%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (6.48%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.37%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (4.25%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
2010 Mitsubishi Colts fail 40.9% of first MOT tests, 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Colt years (8,159 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.1% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (5.21% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.14% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2010 Mitsubishi Colt shows 72,409 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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