2008 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 50.4% of Mitsubishi Colts first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. Across 12,129 Colt first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and body, chassis and structure.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Mitsubishi Colts first used in 2008 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2008 Mitsubishi Colt MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Colts first used in 2008 against all cars first used in 2008 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Colt figure was 6.8 points lower.
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| Test year | 2008 Colt | All cars first used 2008 | Colt first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 54.9% | 58.0% | 5,590 |
| 2022 | 52.3% | 57.9% | 5,077 |
| 2023 | 51.9% | 57.4% | 4,622 |
| 2024 | 50.4% | 56.9% | 4,084 |
| 2025 | 50.4% | 57.2% | 3,423 |
Common 2008 Mitsubishi Colt MOT failures
Share of the 5,948 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 19.4% | 1,154 |
| Position lamp: not working | 15.5% | 919 |
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | 12.7% | 753 |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 12.4% | 737 |
| Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play | 9.6% | 573 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
Common 2008 Mitsubishi Colt MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2008 Colts, as a share of all 12,129 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 15.8% | 1,914 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 15.0% | 1,817 |
| Coil spring: corroded | 11.7% | 1,419 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 9.7% | 1,171 |
| Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases | 7.0% | 851 |
Questions about the 2008 Mitsubishi Colt MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt?
In 2025, 50.4% of Colts first used in 2008 passed their MOT first time, against 57.2% for all cars first used in 2008. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2008 Colt most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 51.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (33.6%) and body, chassis and structure (27.9%). The single most common item was “Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (19.4%).
How often does a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt fail its MOT?
In 2025, 49.6% of first tests on Colts first used in 2008 did not pass first time: 39.8% failed, and a further 9.8% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 5,948 of 12,129 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2008 Mitsubishi Colt MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 15.8% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (15.0%), “Coil spring: corroded” (11.7%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (9.7%) and “Exhaust system: has a minor leak of exhaust gases” (7.0%).
Is a 2008 Mitsubishi Colt reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 54.9% in 2021 to 50.4% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2008
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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