Mitsubishi Mirage Design Cvt
From 260 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 13 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 13 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 8 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 4 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 1 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 50% of failures are serious: 40% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 10% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £97.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 84.1% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mirage Design Cvts tested had between 9,712 and 21,206 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 13,365 median miles, the Mirage Design Cvt has 0.118 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Mitsubishi models
| Mitsubishi L200 | 76.9% |
| Mitsubishi Outlander | 80.9% |
| Mitsubishi Shogun | 76.8% |
| Mitsubishi Asx | 79.9% |
| Mitsubishi Colt | 64.6% |
Common questions
What is the Mitsubishi Mirage Design Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Mirage Design Cvt has a 84.2% MOT pass rate based on 260 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Mirage Design Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Mirage Design Cvt is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning.
What is the typical mileage of a Mitsubishi Mirage Design Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Mirage Design Cvt is 13,365 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,712 and 21,206 miles.
Buying a used Mirage Design Cvt?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £97 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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