2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

1,112 MOT tests in 2024. 64.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time64.0%
Failed or needed repairs36.0%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,112 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%
    40 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    43 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.3%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.9%
  2. Brakes15.5%
  3. Steering12.4%
  4. Suspension12.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.9%
  6. Tyres5.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  8. Body & chassis4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened18.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened18.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 64.0% of 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,112 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

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