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Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30) (2005-2013) reliability

At a glance

Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30) built around 2013: about average at the MOT

Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30) models built around 2013 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

28% of MOT tests on Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30) models built around 2013 ended in a fail (retests included), against 28% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30) models built around 2013 involves the tyres.

Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30)
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2005-2013HatchbackPETROL / DIESEL

Based on 26,889 tests of Colt models registered 2005-2013.

About 1 in 20 Colt Mk7 (Z30) MOTs (4.6%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2013 (12 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 1,400 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 20 Colt Mk7 (Z30) MOTs (5.4%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2013 (12 years old).

Based on 1,400 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

Mk7 (Z30) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
10920.2%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,40027.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,81427.2%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
2,55629.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
4,24432.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
4,49333.2%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
4,88635.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
3,59434.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,61933.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,17434.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 17 years old.

How the Colt Mk7 (Z30) compares

At each age below, see how the Colt Mk7 (Z30) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 13,396 tests across 6 Mitsubishi models, built around 2013 (12 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateMitsubishi average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
10920.2%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,40027.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,81427.2%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
2,55629.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
4,24432.1%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
4,49333.2%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
4,88635.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
3,59434.6%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
2,61933.9%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,17434.0%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Colt Mk7 (Z30).

  1. 1

    Volkswagen up!

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.7%

    Lower fail rate: 19.8%, against 27.6% for the Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30), both built around 2013.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    23,597 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  2. 2

    Toyota IQ

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    19.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.6%
    Dangerous
    3.6%

    Lower fail rate: 19.1%, against 27.6% for the Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30), both built around 2013.

    2,112 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  3. 3

    Skoda Citigo

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.9%
    Dangerous
    3.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.2%

    Lower fail rate: 20.0%, against 27.6% for the Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30), both built around 2013.

    7,522 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  4. 4

    SEAT Mii

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.7%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 23.0%, against 27.6% for the Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30), both built around 2013.

    3,944 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

7 recalls in all

1 of the 7 Colt Mk7 (Z30) recalls covers cars built in these years.

  • 1 recall

Top concerns

  • EPS system may malfunction

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

How Colt Mk7 (Z30) cars have aged

How Colt Mk7 (Z30) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%8101214161820Age at MOTBuilt around 2013, 8 years old at the time of MOT: 20.9% (540 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2013, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 24.2% (559 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2013, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 22.3% (534 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2013, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 25.6% (551 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2013, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 27.6% (555 tests, 2025 data)2013Built around 2012, 9 years old at the time of MOT: 22.6% (1,193 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2012, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 22.9% (1,144 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2012, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 26.9% (1,106 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2012, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 27.6% (1,088 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2012, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 27.3% (1,024 tests, 2025 data)2012Built around 2011, 10 years old at the time of MOT: 24.2% (1,498 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2011, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 25.3% (1,480 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2011, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 25.9% (1,426 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2011, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 28.6% (1,387 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2011, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 28.8% (1,335 tests, 2025 data)2011Built around 2010, 11 years old at the time of MOT: 27.5% (2,591 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2010, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 28.0% (2,488 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2010, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 29.7% (2,426 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2010, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 30.8% (2,273 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2010, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.5% (2,104 tests, 2025 data)2010Built around 2009, 12 years old at the time of MOT: 28.5% (3,729 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2009, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 30.1% (3,604 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2009, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.4% (3,340 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2009, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.1% (3,043 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2009, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (2,723 tests, 2025 data)2009Built around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 31.9% (5,344 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (4,867 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (4,355 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.6% (3,854 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.1% (3,167 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 31.8% (4,586 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 32.3% (3,975 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (3,520 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.2% (2,838 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 34.6% (2,309 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 31.4% (3,582 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 32.5% (3,164 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.5% (2,717 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 33.8% (2,175 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.9% (1,718 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (2,654 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 33.3% (2,206 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 32.9% (1,767 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 33.2% (1,491 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (1,174 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2013First registered around 2012First registered around 2011First registered around 2010
Mk7 (Z30) variants compared
All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common issues on Mitsubishi Colts of this age

This list covers every Mitsubishi Colt built around 2013, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk7 (Z30) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    17.6%
    Advisory: 320Fail: 30 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    16.6%
    Advisory: 317Fail: 34 (10% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.3%
    Advisory: 155Fail: 67 (30% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    9.1%
    Advisory: 165Fail: 4 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    8.9%
    Advisory: 161Fail: 16 (9% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,400 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2013 (12 years old), the Mitsubishi Colt Mk7 (Z30) (2005-2013) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 1,400 12-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 26,889 MOT tests on Mitsubishi Colts first registered between 2005-2013. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.