2009 Mitsubishi Outlander · 4,954 MOT tests
2009 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
2009 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Outlander years (4,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- 45.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 128,277
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,954
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 4% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: about average for its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 12% of tests fail here (220% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 44% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander
Fail rate by area
- Suspension19.1%
- Lights and electrics18.1%
- Brakes14.6%
- Steering12%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Tyres6.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 8.92%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 6.96%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.6%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 4.1%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.07%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.07%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (19.74%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.49%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (11.28%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.75%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
2009 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 15 Outlander years (4,954 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (8.92% of tests), position lamp not working (6.96% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander shows 128,277 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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