2010 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate: 67.6% (7,517 tests)
Is the 2010 Colt getting worse?
Pass rate of 2010-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69.4% +1.3 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 67.3% +0.3 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 65.8% -1.1 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2010 Colt
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 1,833 | 25.4% |
| 2 | Suspension | 1,622 | 22.5% |
| 3 | Body, chassis, structure | 773 | 10.7% |
| 4 | Tyres | 701 | 9.7% |
| 5 | Brakes | 647 | 9.0% |
| 6 | Visibility | 525 | 7.3% |
All Colt years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 5,466 | 62.1% | -2.4 pts | 90,276 |
| 2006 | 7,740 | 61.8% | -2.6 pts | 88,152 |
| 2007 | 10,180 | 61.5% | -3.6 pts | 86,349 |
| 2008 | 12,010 | 61.2% | -3.9 pts | 81,984 |
| 2009 | 11,117 | 64.6% | -1.8 pts | 78,740 |
| 2010 (this page) | 7,517 | 67.6% | +0.2 pts | 76,171 |
| 2011 | 4,823 | 73.6% | +4.5 pts | 70,200 |
| 2012 | 4,292 | 74.3% | +3.1 pts | 64,239 |
| 2013 | 1,512 | 78.4% | +5.0 pts | 59,620 |
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FAQs
Is a 2010 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
2010-registered examples passed 67.6% of their MOT tests (7,517 tests, 2023–2025), +0.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 16 years old with a median 76,171 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2010 Colt?
The median tested example shows 76,171 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.