Mitsubishi: MOT pass rate and reliability

Mitsubishi vehicles pass the MOT first time 76.9% of the time, measured across 294,639 DVSA tests. That is 0.1 points worse than the 77% national average, ranking Mitsubishi 31 of 50 major brands sold in the UK.

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Every brand ranked

1. Ferrari - 95.9%
2. LEVC - 95.4%
3. Aston Martin - 93.2%
4. Bentley - 92.5%
5. Porsche - 88.7%
6. Lexus - 87.7%
7. Tesla - 84.8%
8. Maserati - 84.3%
9. MG - 83.9%
10. BMW - 82.5%
11. Jaguar - 81.9%
12. Abarth - 81.8%
13. Audi - 81.6%
14. MINI - 81.6%
15. Toyota - 81.3%
16. Land Rover - 80.6%
17. Skoda - 80.6%
18. Mercedes-Benz - 79.9%
19. Suzuki - 79.5%
20. Kia - 78.9%
21. Hyundai - 78.8%
22. SEAT - 78.7%
23. Subaru - 78.6%
24. Honda - 78.3%
25. Dacia - 78.3%
26. Volvo - 78.2%
27. Jeep - 78%
28. Smart - 77.6%
29. Volkswagen - 77.1%
30. Mazda - 77%
31. Mitsubishi - 76.9%
32. DS - 76.2%
33. London Taxis International - 75.5%
34. Ford - 74.8%
35. Isuzu - 73.7%
36. Nissan - 73.4%
37. Peugeot - 73.2%
38. Fiat - 73%
39. Ssangyong - 73%
40. Vauxhall - 72.4%
41. Alfa Romeo - 72.4%
42. Citroen - 70.8%
43. Iveco - 70.2%
44. Rover - 70.2%
45. Saab - 69.1%
46. Renault - 68.1%
47. Chrysler - 67.2%
48. Daihatsu - 67.1%
49. Chrysler-Jeep - 67%
50. Chevrolet - 62.8%

Mitsubishi models

• Mitsubishi L200 - 75.2%, 74,524 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander - 80.3%, 68,721 tests
• Mitsubishi Asx - 78.7%, 27,287 tests
• Mitsubishi Shogun - 73.3%, 26,521 tests
• Mitsubishi Colt - 64.2%, 22,673 tests
• Mitsubishi Mirage - 85.7%, 10,548 tests
• Mitsubishi Lancer - 71.5%, 10,017 tests
• Mitsubishi Eclipse - 88.7%, 9,646 tests
• Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab - 62.3%, 9,322 tests
• Mitsubishi Shogun Sport - 61.8%, 4,324 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic Phev Cvt - 89.2%, 3,269 tests
• Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto - 89%, 2,656 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Cvt - 89.2%, 1,905 tests
• Mitsubishi Pajero - 70.1%, 1,816 tests
• Mitsubishi Space Star - 50.8%, 1,462 tests
• Mitsubishi Delica - 64%, 1,367 tests
• Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin - 59.1%, 1,336 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander Design Phev Cvt - 88.7%, 1,287 tests
• Mitsubishi Grandis - 59.7%, 1,164 tests
• Mitsubishi Asx Exceed 4x4 Cvt - 91.9%, 1,083 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt - 92%, 947 tests
• Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4x4 Cvt - 90.9%, 888 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander Design Cvt - 85.9%, 879 tests
• Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto - 87.6%, 850 tests
• Mitsubishi Carisma - 58.1%, 754 tests
• Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic - 90.7%, 745 tests
• Mitsubishi Unclassified - 75.7%, 721 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander Dyn Safety Phev Cvt - 91%, 546 tests
• Mitsubishi Asx Exceed - 93.3%, 537 tests
• Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt - 92.3%, 532 tests

Most common MOT failures across every Mitsubishi

Pooled across all Mitsubishi models, not just one: what actually fails on a Mitsubishi more than the UK average.

1. An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 1.7% of tests (3.85x the national rate for this defect)
2. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 3.7% of tests (3.44x the national rate for this defect)
3. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 2.1% of tests (2.19x the national rate for this defect)
4. A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, 2% of tests (1.51x the national rate for this defect)
5. A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 3.1% of tests (1.39x the national rate for this defect)
6. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 2.6% of tests (1.38x the national rate for this defect)
7. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 2.8% of tests (1.3x the national rate for this defect)
8. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 6% of tests (1.19x the national rate for this defect)
9. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 2.5% of tests
10. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 2.4% of tests

From 296,451 DVSA-tracked Mitsubishi tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 4.14% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally.

Most common MOT advisories across every Mitsubishi

An advisory doesn't fail the car - the tester flags it as worth watching, but it still passes. Pooled across all Mitsubishi models, this is a different list from the failures above.

1. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 4.5% of tests (3.6x the national rate for this advisory)
2. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 18.7% of tests (3.02x the national rate for this advisory), also fails
3. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 3.1% of tests (2.06x the national rate for this advisory), also fails
4. A suspension component excessively damaged or corroded, 6.7% of tests (1.29x the national rate for this advisory)
5. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 11.4% of tests (1.22x the national rate for this advisory), also fails
6. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 24.1% of tests, also fails
7. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 13.7% of tests, also fails
8. A tyre seriously damaged, 11.9% of tests
9. Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, 10.9% of tests
10. Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users, 5.8% of tests

From 296,451 DVSA-tracked Mitsubishi tests, 2024.

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