Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT (2020)
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT
CarHunch analysed 513 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander EXCEED PHEV CVT is a genuinely reliable proposition, with a first-time pass rate of 91.7% well above the UK average of 80%, and only 5.7% of vehicles ever developing a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. This hybrid-electric model shows consistent dependability across the dataset, with just 0.32 failures per vehicle on average.
At 36,272 miles median mileage for a four-year-old car, these Outlanders have been driven moderately and kept in good condition, reflected in the modest 2.6 advisories per vehicle—mostly minor wear items rather than structural concerns. If you're buying one, get the hybrid battery health checked by a Mitsubishi dealer, as that's the one component specific to this powertrain that matters most to long-term ownership costs.
What to check before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%) | 512 | 91.7% | 0.32 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT vehicles fall between 25,733 and 49,609 miles.
2020 Mitsubishi Outlander Exceed PHEV CVT — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 475 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% 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
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