2013 Mitsubishi Mirage · 6,751 MOT tests
2013 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability
2013 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Mirage years (6,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- 22.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 53,238
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,751
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.2% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Suspension4.2%
- Brakes4.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.45%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.23%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 2.81%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.03%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.84%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.17%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.2%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (2.67%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
2013 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 22.7% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 8 Mirage years (6,751 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.45% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.23% of tests), position lamp not working (2.81% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage shows 53,238 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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