Is the Mitsubishi Colt ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 25,620 MOT tests, around 81% of Mitsubishi Colts still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 9% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 10%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 92% petrol, 8% diesel. Petrol Colts are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged. Diesel Colts in the data are mostly from years that are unlikely to comply.
- Likely compliant
- 81%
- Likely charged
- 9%
- Depends on the car
- 10%
- MOT tests analysed
- 25,620
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Colt ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Colts of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Likely compliant522 tested | – |
| 2012 | Likely compliant1,494 tested | Likely charged2 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant1,710 tested | Likely charged4 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant2,681 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant4,083 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant3,942 tested | Likely charged679 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant3,401 tested | Likely charged707 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant2,853 tested | Likely charged289 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard1,994 tested | Likely charged215 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard446 tested | Likely charged48 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard49 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2002 | Check Euro standard83 tested | – |
| 2000 | Likely charged64 tested | – |
| 1999 | Likely charged62 tested | – |
| 1998 | Likely charged68 tested | – |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Colt
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (92% of Colts tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Diesel (8% of Colts tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Colts fare at the MOT too: see the Mitsubishi Colt MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Mitsubishi Colt for London: what the MOT data shows
The Mitsubishi Colts in this data were first registered between 1998 and 2013. 2008 was the most common year, with 4,622 tests (18% of the total), and half were registered in 2008 or later.
Colts from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 56% of the time, at an average of 79,353 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 52% of the time with 85,895 miles on average.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Colts likely to comply are from 2006. 2,853 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 52% of the time and averaged 90,037 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Colt's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (11.2% of tests); body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (6.1%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (5.8%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 15.0% of tests.
Overall, 55% of Colts passed first time, well below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 81,043 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Mitsubishi models
About this data
Based on 25,620 first MOT tests of the Mitsubishi Colt carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 25,620 MOT tests say about the Mitsubishi Colt and London's ULEZ.
Is the Mitsubishi Colt ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 81% of Colts on the road are likely compliant and 9% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Colt years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Colts first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Colt ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Colts from 2012 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Colt is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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