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Mitsubishi Delica MOT reliability
Mitsubishi Delicas passed their MOT first time 60% of the time across 1,262 tests in 2025. 116 are still licensed in Great Britain.
First-time pass rate
60%
MOTs analysed
1,262
Still licensed (GB)
116
Body type
Hatchback
Pass rate by year of first registration
In detail:
First registered
2019
2019 petrol
35 MOTs
Passed first time 57%. Typical mileage 99,362 (most between 81,515 and 122,800).
2021: 56% → 2022: 63% → 2023: 55% → 2024: 59% → 2025: 57%
Most common failures
- Exhaust system: system insecure (11.4%)
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (11.4%)
- Service brake performance: excessively binding (8.6%)
- Stop lamp: not working (5.7%)
- Ball joint excessively worn (5.7%)
2019 diesel
5 MOTs
Passed first time 60%. Typical mileage 98,623 (most between 98,609 and 108,806).
2021: 60% → 2022: 100% → 2023: 100% → 2024: 75% → 2025: 60%
Most common failures
- Rigid brake pipes: leaking on a hydraulic braking system (20.0%)
- Emissions not tested: unable to be completed (20.0%)
- Horn: not working (20.0%)
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (20.0%)
- Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements (20.0%)
Where 2019 Delicas fail
Body, structure & corrosion
25.7%
Lights & electrics
22.9%
Brakes
17.1%
Suspension & axles
8.6%
Steering
5.7%
Exhaust, emissions & leaks
5.7%
Visibility & wipers
5.7%
Seat belts & other equipment
2.9%
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