2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,686 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.5% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.6%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 62 |
| 2 | Visibility | 2.8% | 47 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.9% | 32 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 19 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 49 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 3 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 16 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 9 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 8 |
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 | 21.6% | 364 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.6% | 212 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 84 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.8% | 64 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 26 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 9 |
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 | 627 | 4.9% |
| 30-60k | 774 | 7.4% |
| 60-90k | 222 | 7.7% |
| 90-120k | 49 | 8.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| HYBRID ELECTRIC (CLEAN) | 1,100 | 6.4% |
| Hybrid | 586 | 6.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 562 | 6.8% |
| 2024 | 558 | 7.0% |
| 2025 | 542 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt
Before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (2.8% 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 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvts pass their MOT?
93.5% of the 1,686 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by visibility (2.8%).
Does the 2020 Outlander Exceed Phev Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 8.2% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,686 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.