2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,732 MOT tests in 2024. 77.9% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time77.9%
Failed or needed repairs22.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,732 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    76 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    45 marked dangerous
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.1%
    24 marked dangerous
  7. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.7%
  2. Tyres6.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  4. Brakes5.3%
  5. Suspension3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%

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: 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 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 77.9% of 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,732 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Mitsubishi Mirage?

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

Is the 2014 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).