2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,012 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,012 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    24 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    13 marked dangerous
  6. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.1%
  2. Brakes4.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Lights & electrics2.3%
  5. Suspension0.8%
  6. Body & chassis0.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Wheels0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,012 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).