Mitsubishi I
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 683 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
82%
Total Tests
683
Highest Pass Rate
2011 (83%)
Years Covered
5
About the Mitsubishi I
The Mitsubishi I was MOT tested 683 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2007 to 2012), with an average pass rate of 82%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and electric versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 83% from 125 tests. The 2008 model has the lowest at 81%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Mitsubishi I has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2007) averages 57,605 miles, while the newest (2012) averages 45,576 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Mitsubishi I by Year
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Questions about the Mitsubishi I
Is the Mitsubishi I reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2007 to 2012), the Mitsubishi I averages an 82% MOT pass rate, from 683 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's level with the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 83%.
Which year Mitsubishi I has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Mitsubishi I has the highest MOT pass rate at 83%, while the 2008 model has the lowest at 81%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Mitsubishi Is more reliable?
The Mitsubishi I has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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