Mitsubishi MOT Failure Rates
MOT failure rates for 9 Mitsubishi models, ranked from highest to lowest failure rate. Data from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million UK MOT tests.
Mitsubishi MOT Reliability Overview
Across 9 models with sufficient test data, Mitsubishi vehicles have an average MOT failure rate of 28.5%. This is close to the UK national average of 28%, indicating typical reliability for a mainstream manufacturer.
The most reliable Mitsubishi model for MOT is the Mitsubishi Eclipse with a 11.8% failure rate. The highest failure rate belongs to the Mitsubishi Grandis at 48.0%.
These figures are calculated from real DVSA MOT test records and represent weighted averages across all vehicle ages and mileage bands. Only models with 100 or more test records are included to ensure statistical reliability.
Which Mitsubishi Models Fail MOT Most?
| Model | Failure Rate | Total Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Mitsubishi Grandis | 48.0% | 6,593 |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 42.8% | 106,833 |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 34.0% | 159,497 |
| Mitsubishi Lancer | 32.2% | 49,487 |
| Mitsubishi L200 | 30.7% | 405,310 |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 20.6% | 324,333 |
| Mitsubishi ASX | 20.3% | 121,636 |
| Mitsubishi Mirage | 16.5% | 40,885 |
| Mitsubishi Eclipse | 11.8% | 43,993 |
How we calculate failure rates: Rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for each model. Only models with 100+ test records are shown. Data sourced from official DVSA MOT test records covering 142 million tests.
Mitsubishi MOT FAQs
Are Mitsubishi cars reliable for MOT?
Mitsubishi has 9 models in our database. Mitsubishi vehicles have average MOT reliability, with failure rates close to the UK average of 28%. Performance varies between models. Click on any model above to see a detailed component-level breakdown.
Which Mitsubishi model is best for MOT?
The Mitsubishi Eclipse has the lowest MOT failure rate at 11.8%, making it the most reliable Mitsubishi model in our dataset. See full Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT data.
Which Mitsubishi model fails MOT most?
The Mitsubishi Grandis has the highest failure rate at 48.0%. This doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a bad car — higher failure rates often correlate with older average vehicle age. See full Mitsubishi Grandis MOT data.
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