2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,349 MOT tests in 2024. 83.3% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time83.3%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test37,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,349 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    35 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    37 marked dangerous
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  8. Position lamp: not working0.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.0%
  3. Brakes4.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  5. Suspension0.7%
  6. Steering0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.8%

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 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 83.3% of 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,349 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).