Mitsubishi Common MOT Problems (2026)
Mitsubishi models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 545,432 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Mitsubishi MOT pass rate: 80%
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Models tested
Mitsubishi Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mitsubishi Space Star | 37% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Mitsubishi Carisma | 32% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 3 | Mitsubishi Grandis | 30% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 4 | Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin | 29% | Suspension wear, Brake disc corrosion, Structural corrosion | |
| 5 | Mitsubishi Colt | 27% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Mitsubishi Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
All Mitsubishi Models by Fail Rate
Every Mitsubishi model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space Star | 2003 | 58% | 40% | |
| Space Star | 2004 | 61% | 38% | |
| Space Star | 2005 | 62% | 36% | |
| Space Star | 2002 | 64% | 35% | |
| Carisma | 2004 | 64% | 35% | |
| Carisma | 2003 | 64% | 34% | |
| Grandis | 2009 | 66% | 33% | |
| Colt | 1998 | 67% | 33% | |
| Outlander | 2004 | 66% | 32% | |
| Colt | 2004 | 69% | 31% | |
| Grandis | 2007 | 67% | 31% | |
| Shogun Pinin | 2003 | 68% | 31% | |
| Colt | 2005 | 69% | 30% | |
| Outlander | 2008 | 69% | 30% | |
| Outlander | 2009 | 70% | 30% | |
| Outlander | 2007 | 69% | 30% | |
| Grandis | 2005 | 67% | 30% | |
| L200 Double Cab | 2001 | 67% | 30% | |
| L200 | 1999 | 68% | 30% | |
| Grandis | 2004 | 69% | 30% | |
| Colt | 2008 | 70% | 29% | |
| Colt | 2007 | 71% | 29% | |
| L200 Double Cab | 2002 | 69% | 29% | |
| Shogun Sport | 2007 | 70% | 29% | |
| L200 | 1998 | 69% | 29% | |
| Colt | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| L200 | 2009 | 71% | 28% | |
| Shogun Sport | 2005 | 71% | 28% | |
| Shogun Sport | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| L200 Double Cab | 2006 | 71% | 28% | |
| L200 | 2005 | 72% | 28% | |
| Shogun Sport | 2003 | 70% | 28% | |
| L200 | 2003 | 72% | 28% | |
| Grandis | 2006 | 72% | 28% | |
| Shogun Sport | 2002 | 72% | 28% | |
| L200 | 2006 | 72% | 27% | |
| Colt | 2009 | 72% | 27% | |
| L200 | 2007 | 72% | 27% | |
| L200 | 2008 | 72% | 27% | |
| L200 Double Cab | 2005 | 71% | 27% | |
| L200 Double Cab | 2004 | 72% | 27% | |
| Lancer | 2010 | 72% | 27% | |
| L200 Double Cab | 2007 | 71% | 27% | |
| Shogun Pinin | 2005 | 69% | 27% | |
| L200 Double Cab | 2009 | 72% | 27% | |
| Delica | 2005 | 72% | 27% | |
| Shogun | 2004 | 73% | 26% | |
| Shogun | 2005 | 73% | 26% | |
| Shogun | 2006 | 72% | 26% | |
| Outlander | 2010 | 73% | 26% |
Showing top 50 of 178 model/year combinations. View all Mitsubishi models
Mitsubishi MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Mitsubishi cars?
The most common MOT problems on Mitsubishi cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Mitsubishi diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Mitsubishi models with at least 1,000 tests, the Mitsubishi Space Star has the highest average fail rate at 37%.
Which Mitsubishi model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Mitsubishi Asx Exceed 4X4 CVT has the best MOT record of the Mitsubishi models with at least 1,000 tests: 94% of its 2,002 MOT tests ended in a pass and 6% in a fail. The Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT is level on 94%. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Mitsubishi?
The average MOT pass rate for Mitsubishi is 80%, based on 545,432 MOT tests across 59 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 20% of MOT tests on Mitsubishi cars ended in a fail.
Mitsubishi Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Mitsubishi model
Every Mitsubishi model, A to Z (38)
- Mitsubishi 3000
- Mitsubishi Asx
- Mitsubishi Asx Dynamic
- Mitsubishi Asx Exceed
- Mitsubishi Asx Exceed 4X4 CVT
- Mitsubishi Carisma
- Mitsubishi Colt
- Mitsubishi Delica
- Mitsubishi Eclipse
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Dynamic 4X2
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X2
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross Exceed 4X4 CVT
- Mitsubishi Fto
- Mitsubishi Grandis
- Mitsubishi I
- Mitsubishi L200
- Mitsubishi L200 4LIFE Di-D
- Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian X Di-D Auto
- Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D
- Mitsubishi L200 Challenger Di-D Auto
- Mitsubishi L200 Double Cab
- Mitsubishi L200 Trojan Di-D
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- Mitsubishi Mirage
- Mitsubishi Outlander
- Mitsubishi Outlander Design CVT
- Mitsubishi Outlander Design PHEV CVT
- Mitsubishi Outlander DYN Safety PHEV CVT
- Mitsubishi Outlander Dynamic PHEV CVT
- Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety PHEV CVT
- Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed CVT
- Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT
- Mitsubishi Outlander Reflex Com+ PHEV CVT
- Mitsubishi Pajero
- Mitsubishi Shogun
- Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin
- Mitsubishi Shogun Sport
- Mitsubishi Space Star
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