2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 416 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 94.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 18 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.6% | 11 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 8 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.7% | 3 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 1 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 12 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 7 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 4 | Ball joint dust cover | 3 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 3 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 2 |
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 | 22.1% | 92 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.2% | 55 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.8% | 20 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.3% | 18 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.9% | 12 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.7% | 3 |
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 | 115 | 3.5% |
| 30-60k | 211 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 76 | 7.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 100 | 4.0% |
| 2023 | 107 | 7.5% |
| 2024 | 104 | 6.7% |
| 2025 | 105 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt
Before buying a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (2.6% 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 (1.9% 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 Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvts pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 416 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by visibility (2.6%).
Does the 2019 Outlander Excd Safety Phev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.5% in the 0-30k band to 7.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 416 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.