2016 Mitsubishi Mirage · 4,403 MOT tests
2016 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability
2016 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Mirage years (4,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- 16.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 31,631
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,403
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does worse)
- 2017 cars: 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 4.4% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Brakes3.5%
- Lights and electrics3.4%
- Suspension0.6%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.82%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 2.04%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.95%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.59%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 0.89%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.79%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.99%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.88%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.86%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.73%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.66%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
2016 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 16.2% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 8 Mirage years (4,403 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.82% of tests), tyre pressure monitoring system faulty (2.04% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.95% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2016 Mitsubishi Mirage shows 31,631 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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