Mitsubishi Colt: brakes MOT failures
Brakes was a recorded failure area in 6.0% of Mitsubishi Colt MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2009 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 508 | 9.1% |
| 2009 | 26,154 | 4.7% |
| 2011 | 10,404 | 4.1% |
| 2012 | 9,088 | 3.2% |
| 2013 | 3,116 | 2.9% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.