Mitsubishi Outlander Verve Phev Cvt
From 441 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a headlamp or light source missing and inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 11 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 11 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 10 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 6 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 2 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 39.2% of failures are serious: 39.2% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 0% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2020 | 81.6% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Outlander Verve Phev Cvts tested had between 21,589 and 51,697 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 36,459 median miles, the Outlander Verve Phev Cvt has 0.04 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 Outlander Verve Phev Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Outlander Verve Phev Cvt has a 85.5% MOT pass rate based on 441 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Outlander Verve Phev Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Outlander Verve Phev Cvt is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Outlander Verve Phev Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Outlander Verve Phev Cvt is 36,459 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,589 and 51,697 miles.
Buying a used Outlander Verve Phev Cvt?
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.
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