Mitsubishi I
From 553 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated and steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 24 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 24 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 23 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 17 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 15 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 10 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated | 9 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 20.8% of I failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £69.
Fuel type matters
Electric versions pass at 79.3% while Petrol versions pass at 73.2%, a 6 percentage point gap.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 74.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 70.7% | a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated |
Typical mileage
Half of all Is tested had between 26,398 and 56,708 miles on the clock.
At 40,949 median miles, the I has 0.06 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi I MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi I has a 75.4% MOT pass rate based on 553 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi I?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi I is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 24 failures. Other common issues include a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi I at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi I is 40,949 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,398 and 56,708 miles.
Buying a used I?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £69 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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