MOT reliability

Mitsubishi Unknown

Q: Is the Mitsubishi Unknown reliable?

Across 37,424 Mitsubishi Unknown vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

37,424 vehicles · 2,431 completed MOT tests analysed

80%

MOT pass rate

Based on 37,424 Mitsubishi Unknown vehicles and 2,431 completed MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Unknown has an overall 80% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 115,680 miles.

37,424

Vehicles

2,431

MOT tests

5,795

Avg miles / year

1.6

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Mitsubishi Unknown problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mitsubishi Unknown MOT tests:

Tyres, wheels & suspension28%
Other24%
Brakes16%
Lamps & electrical11%
Body & structure7%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Steering5%
Visibility3%

Mitsubishi Unknown pass rate by age

How the Mitsubishi Unknown's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	81	77%
2	90	84%
3	126	87%
4	132	81%
5	134	83%
6	95	83%
7	96	78%
8	62	82%
9	55	78%
10	47	77%
11	39	69%
12	48	73%
13	48	73%
14	54	85%
15	59	80%
16	87	78%
17	93	76%
18	102	85%
19	112	84%
20	96	85%

Fuel types: Petrol (25,839), Diesel (10,540), Gas (491), Electric (275), LPG (163), Gas Bi-Fuel (75), Other (24), Hybrid Electric (Clean) (12)

Most common Mitsubishi Unknown MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mitsubishi Unknown MOT tests:

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (81 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (45 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (44 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (36 times)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (26 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (25 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (25 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (24 times)
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (23 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (23 times)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (23 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (22 times)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (21 times)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (20 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (19 times)

Mitsubishi Unknown pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	1	1	100%	20,691
2021	5	16	88%	61,508
2020	17	92	75%	101,736
2019	20	116	88%	115,725
2018	17	100	83%	127,685
2017	28	114	92%	93,838
2016	34	213	81%	114,430
2015	20	128	74%	137,987
2014	10	86	71%	107,619
2013	6	27	93%	95,246
2012	8	26	69%	76,309
2011	6	20	80%	85,424
2010	6	16	94%	115,437
2009	8	28	82%	112,355
2008	19	58	83%	95,379
2007	23	94	76%	109,513
2006	27	103	82%	111,197
2005	39	177	82%	110,410
2004	22	77	82%	113,381
2003	25	84	85%	101,678
2002	18	76	77%	127,510
2001	12	67	73%	120,187
2000	26	101	77%	108,207
1999	20	79	86%	119,873
1998	24	97	89%	118,637
1997	11	38	87%	127,180
1996	7	31	68%	130,940
1995	5	9	78%	98,822
1994	3	26	58%	157,233
1993	2	10	80%	196,313
1992	10	24	79%	111,551
1991	6	16	88%	97,664
1990	1	2	50%	183,983
1989	2	2	50%	76,819
1988	1	3	33%	61,991
1987	1	1	100%	119,500
1983	2	5	100%	52,633

Mitsubishi Unknown reliability FAQ

Across 37,424 Mitsubishi Unknown vehicles in our MOT data, 80% pass the MOT (a 20% failure rate), with about 1.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mitsubishi Unknown MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mitsubishi Unknown in our data has covered around 115,680 miles.

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Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	81	77%
2	90	84%
3	126	87%
4	132	81%
5	134	83%
6	95	83%
7	96	78%
8	62	82%
9	55	78%
10	47	77%
11	39	69%
12	48	73%
13	48	73%
14	54	85%
15	59	80%
16	87	78%
17	93	76%
18	102	85%
19	112	84%
20	96	85%

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
1	81	77%
2	90	84%
3	126	87%
4	132	81%
5	134	83%
6	95	83%
7	96	78%
8	62	82%
9	55	78%
10	47	77%
11	39	69%
12	48	73%
13	48	73%
14	54	85%
15	59	80%
16	87	78%
17	93	76%
18	102	85%
19	112	84%
20	96	85%