2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT pass rate and common faults

8,638 MOT tests in 2024. 86.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time86.7%
Failed or needed repairs13.3%
Typical mileage at test46,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,638 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    162 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    109 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    54 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.2%
  2. Lights & electrics3.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Suspension1.3%
  6. Body & chassis0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?

In 2024, 86.7% of 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,638 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).