2010 Mitsubishi Colt 1.3L Petrol · EM05 FOG
2010 Mitsubishi Colt (1.3L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2010. Recorded mileage 39,154 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI COLT
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EM05 FOG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 39,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Colt
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
EM05 FOG Mileage History
- 19/04/202335,265 mi
- 17/04/202437,629 mi+2,364 mi
- 18/04/202437,629 mi
- 13/07/202639,154 mi+1,525 mi
- 13/07/202639,154 mi
Average of roughly 1,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EM05 FOG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Mitsubishi Colt (EM05 FOG) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect needs polishing (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
Common Problems: MITSUBISHI COLT
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Allshift Semi-Auto Actuator Failure(Serious)
The electronic clutch actuator in semi-automatic models can fail, leaving the car stuck in gear.
- Timing Chain Stretch(Serious)
The 1.1 and 1.3 petrol engines use timing chains that can stretch if oil changes are neglected.
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