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 32 of 51 major brands sold in the UK.

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 (Mcc) - 77.7%
29. Smart - 77.2%
30. Volkswagen - 77.1%
31. Mazda - 77%
32. Mitsubishi - 76.9%
33. DS - 76.2%
34. London Taxis International - 75.5%
35. Ford - 74.8%
36. Isuzu - 73.7%
37. Nissan - 73.4%
38. Peugeot - 73.2%
39. Fiat - 73%
40. Ssangyong - 73%
41. Vauxhall - 72.4%
42. Alfa Romeo - 72.4%
43. Citroen - 70.8%
44. Iveco - 70.2%
45. Rover - 70.2%
46. Saab - 69.1%
47. Renault - 68.1%
48. Chrysler - 67.2%
49. Daihatsu - 67.1%
50. Chrysler-Jeep - 67%
51. 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, 1.3% of tests (3.72x the national rate for this defect)
2. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 2.9% of tests (3.55x 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, 1.8% of tests (2.18x the national rate for this defect)
4. A steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play, 1.4% of tests (1.53x 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, 2.3% of tests (1.4x the national rate for this defect)
6. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 1% of tests (1.38x the national rate for this defect)
7. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 1.9% of tests (1.37x the national rate for this defect)
8. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 2% of tests (1.31x the national rate for this defect)
9. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 4.5% of tests (1.21x the national rate for this defect)
10. The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, 1.8% of tests

From 463,747 DVSA-tracked Mitsubishi tests, 2024. DVSA testers marked 3.98% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 4.97% nationally.

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