2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT pass rate and common faults

698 MOT tests in 2024. 85.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time85.5%
Failed or needed repairs14.5%
Typical mileage at test19,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 698 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  3. Front fog lamps: not working2.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.9%
  7. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.4%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.6%
  2. Brakes3.9%
  3. Tyres3.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.6%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Body & chassis0.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?

In 2024, 85.5% of 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage cars passed their MOT first time, across 698 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; front fog lamps: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).