2019 Mitsubishi Outlander — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 31,971 MOT tests, the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander recorded a 91.3% pass rate. Mid-size SUVs of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2019 Outlander sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.5%) and visibility (3.5%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 1,231 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2019 Outlander fails 6.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 8.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.1 points.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 1.8pp more often than hybrid ones (10.3% vs 8.5%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 4.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 9.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.5% | 1,423 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.5% | 1,126 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 956 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 568 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.0% | 310 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 134 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 1,231 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 569 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 497 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 377 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 314 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 302 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 22.5% | 7,197 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.9% | 4,765 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.5% | 2,405 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 1,277 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 1,157 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 296 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 9,486 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 14,715 | 9.6% |
| 60-90k | 5,644 | 10.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,535 | 10.3% |
| 120-150k | 423 | 8.8% |
| 150k+ | 168 | 8.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 23,872 | 8.5% |
| Petrol | 7,323 | 9.4% |
| Diesel | 776 | 10.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 409 | 4.9% |
| 2022 | 7,981 | 8.0% |
| 2023 | 8,048 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 7,810 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 7,723 | 9.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Outlander
On a 2019 Outlander, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.5% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (3.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Mitsubishi Outlanders pass their MOT?
91.3% of the 31,971 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander?
Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by visibility (3.5%).
Does the 2019 Outlander get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.3% in the 0-30k band to 8.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 31,971 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.