MOT reliability
Mitsubishi A
4 vehicles · 71 completed MOT tests analysed
70%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Mitsubishi A vehicles and 71 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi A has an overall 70% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 168,349 miles.
4
Vehicles
71
MOT tests
5,256
Avg miles / year
1.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi A problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi A MOT tests:
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Other101%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Brakes4%
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Steering3%
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Seatbelts & equipment3%
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Visibility2%
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Body & structure2%
Mitsubishi A pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 100% |
| 3 | 2 | 100% |
| 4 | 3 | 67% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 3 | 67% |
| 9 | 2 | 100% |
| 10 | 2 | 100% |
| 11 | 4 | 100% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3), Petrol (1)
Most common Mitsubishi A MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi A MOT tests:
- Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (3 times)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (3 times)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
- Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Oil leak (2 times)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
Mitsubishi A pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2 | 32 | 78% | 155,336 |
| 1996 | 1 | 14 | 71% | 104,723 |
| 1992 | 1 | 25 | 60% | 258,000 |
Mitsubishi A reliability FAQ
Across 4 Mitsubishi A vehicles in our MOT data,
70% pass the MOT (a 30% failure rate), with about
1.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi A MOT issues are:
Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a); Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a).
The typical Mitsubishi A in our data has covered around
168,349 miles.
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