Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse reliable?

Based on MOT data from 348 vehicles, the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse are: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (28.7% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (28.2% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25.8% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Eclipse (2020)

348 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91% first-time pass rate

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse

CarHunch analysed 348 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 348 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse passes its MOT on the first attempt 91% of the time, well ahead of the UK average of 80%, and only 13.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure that suggests genuine structural and safety integrity. This is a solidly reliable car by the numbers.

At just over 26,600 miles median mileage for a four-year-old vehicle, these cars are running well within typical wear parameters, and the 0.4 average failures per test indicates most owners aren't facing major repairs yet. Before you buy one, run a full service history check to confirm maintenance has been kept up, because that low failure rate will only stick if the previous owner didn't skip oil changes or major services.

The 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (91% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

91%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

13.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.4

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

27k

Middle half: 20k–35k

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✅ Good baseline reliability. A 91% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 3.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 348 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 348 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 28.7%

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 24.2%

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 8.5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wipers & washers 5.3%

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse

Based on MOT data from 348 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 13.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,913 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 23.2%

2,302

Red 20.5%

2,029

Black 18%

1,784

Grey 16.7%

1,652

Silver 8%

795

Bronze 7%

695

Blue 5.9%

586

Green 0.5%

Maroon 0.2%

Orange 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

26,617

typical

20,359

low mileage

34,614

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse vehicles fall between 20,359 and 34,614 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 20,359 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 20,359–34,614 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipses sit.

⚠ Over 46,728 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mitsubishi Eclipse — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mitsubishi Eclipses are still on the road.

Strong survival — 343 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.4

Avg failures per vehicle

3.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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