2013 Mitsubishi Colt · 1,671 MOT tests
2013 Mitsubishi Colt reliability
2013 Mitsubishi Colts fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Colt years (1,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- 30.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Colts: 44.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 56,433
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,671
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (175% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 42% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres5.9%
- Suspension5.4%
- Brakes4%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 4.19%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.63%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.27%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.09%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Stop lamp not working 2.03%
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 (13.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (13.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.06%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (4.85%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.19%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
2013 Mitsubishi Colts fail 30.5% of first MOT tests, 12% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Colt years (1,671 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.21% of tests), position lamp not working (4.19% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (2.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mitsubishi Colt have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Mitsubishi Colt shows 56,433 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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