2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse MOT pass rate and common faults

1,278 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,278 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    40 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    29 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.6%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  2. Tyres4.6%
  3. Brakes3.5%
  4. Lights & electrics2.7%
  5. Suspension0.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Steering0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,278 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).