MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Minicab
27 vehicles · 109 completed MOT tests analysed
81%
MOT pass rate
Based on 27 Mitsubishi Minicab vehicles and 109 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Minicab has an overall 81% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 70,795 miles.
27
Vehicles
109
MOT tests
4,009
Avg miles / year
0.9
Faults per test
2%
Dangerous-fault share
Mitsubishi Minicab problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Minicab MOT tests:
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Tyres, wheels & suspension31%
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Other20%
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Brakes15%
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Lamps & electrical15%
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Seatbelts & equipment7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Body & structure5%
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Visibility4%
Mitsubishi Minicab pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 100% |
| 2 | 7 | 43% |
| 3 | 5 | 60% |
| 4 | 2 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 2 | 100% |
| 9 | 2 | 50% |
| 10 | 3 | 100% |
| 11 | 7 | 86% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 6 | 83% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
| 19 | 4 | 100% |
| 20 | 5 | 80% |
Fuel types: Petrol (25), Electric (2)
Most common Mitsubishi Minicab MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Minicab MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (4 times)
- Vehicle is undersealed (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test (2 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
- Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) (2 times)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & off side front (4.1.1 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & off side front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Mitsubishi Minicab pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 48,635 |
| 2016 | 2 | 24 | 75% | 78,678 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 24,560 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 19,958 |
| 2012 | 3 | 7 | 71% | 105,877 |
| 2010 | 2 | 6 | 83% | 88,839 |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 115,075 |
| 2007 | 2 | 12 | 83% | 115,446 |
| 2006 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 14,441 |
| 2003 | 2 | 11 | 91% | 109,516 |
| 2002 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 26,002 |
| 2001 | 2 | 5 | 60% | 67,726 |
| 1997 | 3 | 7 | 100% | 41,656 |
| 1996 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 59,533 |
| 1995 | 2 | 8 | 75% | 54,449 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 70,779 |
| 1989 | 1 | 2 | 100% | 60,570 |
Mitsubishi Minicab reliability FAQ
Across 27 Mitsubishi Minicab vehicles in our MOT data,
81% pass the MOT (a 19% failure rate), with about
0.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Minicab MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Vehicle is undersealed.
The typical Mitsubishi Minicab in our data has covered around
70,795 miles.
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