2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

1,406 MOT tests in 2024. 56.8% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time56.8%
Failed or needed repairs43.2%
Typical mileage at test122,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,406 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play10.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    72 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.1%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension27.3%
  2. Lights & electrics23.0%
  3. Brakes21.5%
  4. Steering13.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.0%
  6. Tyres6.4%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  8. Body & chassis5.3%

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 corroded18.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.6%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened14.0%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.7%

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 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 56.8% of 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,406 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).