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Mitsubishi Mirage reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·14,256 DVSA tests·2024
Across 14,256 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Mitsubishi Mirage cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in visibility.
78%
Strong for its agepass first time (8 to 12 years)
Strong for its age · beats 58% of peers
+5.1 pts
MOT pass rate by age
4 to 7 years
5,021 tests · fleet 85%
86%
8 to 12 years
9,235 tests · fleet 73%
78%
Where the Mirage fails
Suspension98
Brakes97
Body & structure99
Steering99
Tyres95
Lights & electrics95
Fails more often on visibility. Holds up better on emissions & leaks, road wheels, suspension.
Share of 8 to 12 years Mitsubishi Mirage MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
How it tends to age
How the Mitsubishi Mirage tends to age
The MOT areas flagged most often on Mitsubishi Mirage models 8 to 12 years old. It is the model’s typical pattern across millions of tests, not a forecast for this specific car.
- Lights & electrics · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Tyres · flagged on ~5% of MOTs
- Visibility · flagged on ~4% of MOTs
Common questions
Is the Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Mitsubishi Mirage holds up well for its age: 78% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 58% of similar-age models. Give visibility a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Mitsubishi Mirage?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Mitsubishi Mirage in 2024: 4 to 7 years, 86%; and 8 to 12 years, 78%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Mitsubishi Mirage MOT?
For Mitsubishi Mirage cars aged 8 to 12 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are visibility (3.9% of tests vs 2.8% fleet).
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