2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis MOT pass rate and common faults

154 MOT tests in 2024. 48.7% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

83Well below average
Passed first time48.7%
Failed or needed repairs51.3%
Typical mileage at test120,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 154 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working10.4%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play5.2%
  6. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.2%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.9%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment3.2%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.2%
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value3.2%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics40.9%
  2. Suspension32.5%
  3. Brakes27.3%
  4. Steering9.1%
  5. Tyres9.1%
  6. Body & chassis9.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks9.1%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.3%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.3%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis?

In 2024, 48.7% of 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis cars passed their MOT first time, across 154 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 83, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).