Mitsubishi Colt: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 27,934 Mitsubishi Colt cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 1980 and 2026.
In a sample of 400 cars, 78.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, more often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is steering dust boot damaged, not sealing (23% of inspected cars).
The RDW lists 1 recalls for this model; 0.8% of registered cars still have an open recall.
2.9% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Steering dust boot damaged, not sealing | 23% |
| Number plate light not working (properly) / missing | 19% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 18% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 17% |
| Kingpin dust boot damaged and not sealing | 15.5% |
| Position light not working (properly) | 14% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 13.3% |
| Indicator colour deviates or not permitted | 13% |
| Tyre damaged | 11.3% |
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 10.8% |
Share of 400 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 11% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 4.8% |
| Steering or kingpin ball joint wear up to 1.0 mm | 1.3% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 27,934 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 0.8% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.9% |
| Used as a taxi | 0% |
| First registered | 1980 to 2026 |
All Mitsubishi Colt passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Recalls
| Published | Component | Risk | Cars in NL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-16 | airbags, seat belts and occupant protection | serious | 7,817 |
Recalls registered with the RDW for this model; not every recall applies to every car. Check a plate to see if one is open.
Questions
How often does the Mitsubishi Colt fail the APK?
In a sample of 400 cars first registered 2012–2021, 78.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Mitsubishi Colt?
The most common APK defects are: steering dust boot damaged, not sealing (23%), number plate light not working (properly) / missing (19%), wipers give insufficient visibility (18%).
Does the Mitsubishi Colt have recalls?
Yes, the RDW lists 1 recalls. 0.8% of registered cars still have an open recall. Check a specific car by licence plate on factline.dev/vehicle.
Other Mitsubishi models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.