2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

2,091 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,091 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    100 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    56 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    32 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    34 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics9.6%
  2. Tyres8.5%
  3. Suspension6.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  5. Brakes4.9%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened4.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,091 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).