Faults:

No problems (touch wood!)

Kept to Mitsubishi service schedules with dealer services every year.

Passed MOT with no issues for the last 3 years!

Parts & servicing may be slightly more expensive than similar cars in it's class, but in my opinion worth paying for the reliability.

General Comments:

An amazing looking factory standard car - with an aggressive stance from the front - and sleek aerodynamic profile. Especially for a standard, lower priced hatchback. The body-kit really makes this car.

The bottom end power isn't mind blowing, but the 16 valve engine is willing to rev.

Very economical on fuel if driven correctly.

Handling is good, but this can be drastically improved by better wheels, tyres and the fitting of better springs - which is a low cost modification.

Interior is very comfortable - no rear passenger space to speak of. This is ideally a car suited for two people. Full electrics (windows, roof, mirrors) with dual airbags.

The interior is standard Japanese design. Not flashy, but fits in with the overall image of the car.

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

As this was my first car it seemed really nippy though it had to be worked hard to reach higher speed's.

I bought my car for £2200 with 43000 miles on the clock which is an absolute steal and it will run forever.

The build quality is top class as you would expect from Mitsubishi especially when compared to other small hatchback's. Only the interior upholstery was a bit cheap looking.

The styling can be improved with a few aftermarket parts (bigger alloys, tinted windows, etc). This made mine a real head turner and complimented the aggressive front end.

Overall the Colt is a fantastic car and extremely underrated which is a shame as it's big brother the Lancer Evolution is worshiped worldwide. If only Mitsubishi had made a hot hatch version.

Faults:

Faulty interior light switch. Fixed by the dealer, but not 100%, but a small price to pay for an excellent little car.

Servicing and parts are not cheap, so be warned, that is the only fault I have with this car.

Reliability is wonderful, in the 4 years I have had my two cars, both Colt 1.3's I own have never broken down or had any problems.

General Comments:

The seats are very comfortable, and driving is very relaxing. Power steering is the best out of any cars I have driven, it's light, but not too light.

Good car stereo as standard, normally a Phillips.

Faults:

Nothing except for a recall for a bolt in the crankshaft pulley which I might add had never caused me any trouble.

General Comments:

Fantastic little car. 1.3 engine doesn't pull much up hills especially with a car full of people! But this aside, the Maui model has CD and air con and is wonderful for getting from A to B.

It's also easier to find in a car park than a Corsa as there isn't one parked on every street corner.