2017 Mitsubishi Mirage · 3,974 MOT tests
2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliability
2017 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Mirage years (3,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- 15.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Mirages: 18.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 25,682
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,974
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 21% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.2% of tests fail here (47% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4%
- Lights and electrics3.2%
- Brakes3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Suspension0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.69%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.61%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.88%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.75%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.87%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.34%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.83%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.39%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.74%)
Other years
Every Mitsubishi Mirage year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?
2017 Mitsubishi Mirages fail 15.9% of first MOT tests, 13% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 8 Mirage years (3,974 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.69% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.84% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.61% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage shows 25,682 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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