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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mitsubishi Delica. Check any Delica by registration number below.

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66.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.1%

vs Mitsubishi Avg

28

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mitsubishi Delica — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mitsubishi Delica has an average MOT pass rate of 66.1%, which is 16.1 percentage points below the Mitsubishi brand average of 82.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Delica on the road.

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Delica fails its MOT are steering linkage retaining or locking device missing or ineffective, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Delica for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mitsubishi Delica, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mitsubishi Delica performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 50 vehicles

74.0%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

20.0%

Mileage at 3yr

153k mi

2020

Based on 103 vehicles

68.9%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

22.2%

Mileage at 3yr

161k mi

Mileage at 5yr

80k mi

2019

Based on 136 vehicles

66.2%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

28.2%

Mileage at 5yr

153k mi

2018

Based on 149 vehicles

65.1%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

36.8%

Mileage at 5yr

166k mi

2017

Based on 142 vehicles

62.0%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

30.9%

Mileage at 5yr

165k mi

2016

Based on 154 vehicles

68.8%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

27.2%

2015

Based on 133 vehicles

63.2%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

29.3%

2014

Based on 46 vehicles

43.5%Poor
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

48.3%

Mileage at 10yr

216k mi

2013

Based on 65 vehicles

75.4%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

19.6%

Mileage at 10yr

201k mi

2012

Based on 51 vehicles

70.6%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2011

Based on 45 vehicles

75.6%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

31.0%

2010

Based on 135 vehicles

79.3%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

17.7%

2009

Based on 101 vehicles

68.3%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

27.3%

2008

Based on 187 vehicles

73.8%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

20.7%

2007

Based on 321 vehicles

77.3%Good
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

20.7%

2006

Based on 321 vehicles

60.1%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

24.1%

2005

Based on 408 vehicles

62.5%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

30.5%

2004

Based on 348 vehicles

62.6%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.7%

Retest Rate

29.4%

2003

Based on 305 vehicles

53.8%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

21.0%

2002

Based on 118 vehicles

68.6%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

15.7%

2001

Based on 71 vehicles

70.4%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

18.2%

2000

Based on 51 vehicles

64.7%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

20.0%

1999

Based on 39 vehicles

71.8%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

8.3%

Retest Rate

29.2%

1997

Based on 36 vehicles

50.0%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

39.1%

1996

Based on 72 vehicles

69.4%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

13.5%

1995

Based on 55 vehicles

61.8%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

7.9%

Retest Rate

42.1%

1994

Based on 48 vehicles

52.1%Below Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Dangerous Defects

10.0%

Retest Rate

36.7%

0

Based on 1,830 vehicles

70.5%Average
Mitsubishi average: 82.2%
Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Top MOT Failures — Mitsubishi Delica

The most common reasons a Mitsubishi Delica fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Steering linkage retaining or locking device missing or ineffective

16.7%
2

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

14.4%
3

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

6.9%
4

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.3%
5

Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point

4.9%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

6.0%

Front Offside

4.0%

Rear Offside

4.0%

Mitsubishi Delica — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mitsubishi Delica MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Delica?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Delica is 66.1% compared to the Mitsubishi average of 82.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Delica?
The most common MOT failures on the Mitsubishi Delica are: Steering linkage retaining or locking device missing or ineffective (16.7%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (14.4%), Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (6.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Mitsubishi Delica reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 66.1%, the Mitsubishi Delica is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mitsubishi Delica?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mitsubishi Delica?
Typical mileage for the Mitsubishi Delica: 152,604 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Delica to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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