Mitsubishi Mirage Verve
From 244 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 tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 6 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 2 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| wiper blade defective | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 31.8% of Mirage Verve failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.4% | 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, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Mirage Verves tested had between 13,590 and 27,454 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,717 median miles, the Mirage Verve has 0.065 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 Verve MOT pass rate?
The Mitsubishi Mirage Verve has a 86.5% MOT pass rate based on 244 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve?
The most common MOT failure on the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 6 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 Verve at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve is 20,717 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,590 and 27,454 miles.
Buying a used Mirage Verve?
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.
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