2009 · 15 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2009 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

1,226 MOT tests in 2024. 51.5% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time51.5%
Failed or needed repairs48.5%
Typical mileage at test132,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,226 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.1%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.6%
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    73 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.7%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension32.4%
  2. Lights & electrics27.9%
  3. Brakes24.6%
  4. Steering11.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.3%
  6. Tyres8.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  8. Body & chassis6.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.8%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened18.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%

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: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. 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 Outlander?

In 2024, 51.5% of 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,226 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

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

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).