2011 Mitsubishi Colt · 5,173 MOT tests
2011 Mitsubishi Colt reliability
2011 Mitsubishi Colts fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 Colt years (5,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- 34.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 66,536
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 5,173
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (102% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.3%
- Suspension8.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure5.2%
- Brakes5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.28%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.56%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.56%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Registration plate lamp not working 3.38%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Direction indicator wrong colour 2.2%
An indicator showing the wrong colour may confuse other drivers, so the lens or bulb should be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.2%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.77%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (5.43%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.22%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.1%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
2011 Mitsubishi Colts fail 34.9% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 10 Colt years (5,173 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.28% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.56% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (3.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Mitsubishi Colt have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2011 Mitsubishi Colt shows 66,536 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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