2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,485 MOT tests in 2024. 78.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time78.0%
Failed or needed repairs22.0%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.2%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    30 marked dangerous
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.5%
  2. Tyres7.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.5%
  4. Brakes6.1%
  5. Suspension2.0%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%

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 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 78.0% of 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,485 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).