2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

1,229 MOT tests in 2024. 82.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time82.3%
Failed or needed repairs17.7%
Typical mileage at test30,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,229 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative2.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    23 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    21 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres8.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics3.6%
  4. Brakes3.3%
  5. Suspension1.1%
  6. Body & chassis1.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%

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 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 82.3% of 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,229 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).