2012 Mitsubishi Outlander · 4,170 MOT tests
2012 Mitsubishi Outlander reliability
2012 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 33.3% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 Outlander years (4,170 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- 33.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Outlanders: 21.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 97,827
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,170
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 10.5% of tests fail here (277% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.3%
- Steering10.5%
- Brakes9.1%
- Suspension8.6%
- Tyres4.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.65%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 3.91%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.13%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Exhaust has major gas leak 2.11%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (14.58%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.01%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (6.71%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander reliable?
2012 Mitsubishi Outlanders fail 33.3% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 15 Outlander years (4,170 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.65% of tests), position lamp not working (3.91% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander shows 97,827 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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