Mitsubishi Mirage (2013)
2013 Mitsubishi Mirage
CarHunch analysed 2,407 real MOT records for the 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage passes its MOT at 85%, which is solidly above the UK average of 80%, suggesting decent overall reliability—but the 42.5% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect at some point is a genuine concern and worth investigating on any used example. Petrol-only and no notable variants change this picture.
These cars are running at a median of just over 41,500 miles, which is reasonable for a decade-old vehicle, and the average of 1.85 failures per test suggests they don't fall apart—but the high advisory count of 11.2 per vehicle points to ageing wear items and niggles that creep up. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller or mechanic about suspension, steering components, and brake condition, given how many of these cars have flagged safety issues.
What to check before buying a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 42.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles fall between 28,906 and 56,159 miles.
2013 Mitsubishi Mirage — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,073 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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48%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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47.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41.2%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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30.1%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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28.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.3%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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22.9%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013. Counts include advisories and failures.
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