Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 159 vehicles, the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 90.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT (2020)

159 real MOT outcomes analysed • 90.5% first-time pass rate

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT

CarHunch analysed 159 real MOT records for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT is a reliably robust first-time MOT performer, passing at 90.5%—a solid 10.5 percentage points ahead of the UK average—though 15.7% of vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is worth factoring into your inspection checklist. The median mileage of just 14,406 miles for these four-year-old cars suggests they're relatively lightly used, and with only 0.43 failures per vehicle on average, mechanical durability isn't a major concern.

The average of 1.9 advisories per test indicates minor wear items crop up regularly, which is normal for this age and mileage band. If you're considering one, prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection focusing on CVT gearbox condition and brake components, since these account for a meaningful share of the advisory flags in this cohort.

We have limited data for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

90.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.43

Over 3.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

14k

Middle half: 9k–21k

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These stats describe 159 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 159 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (98%)	156	90.3%	0.44

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

14,406

typical

9,423

low mileage

21,105

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT vehicles fall between 9,423 and 21,105 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 9,423 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 9,423–21,105 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 28,491 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVT — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Design CVTs are still on the road.

Strong survival — 156 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.43

Avg failures per vehicle

1.9

Avg advisories per vehicle

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