Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

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 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

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.

How many 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,050 vehicles, the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (39.3% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (37.5% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (34.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage?

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 (2018)

1,050 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

CarHunch analysed 1,050 real MOT records for the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage is notably reliable for its age, with an 88.9% first-time MOT pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%. However, just under a quarter (24.9%) of vehicles in this cohort have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for safety-conscious buyers and worth investigating on any used example.

At just over 22,000 miles median, these cars are running light for six-year-old vehicles, suggesting they've been used conservatively and should have good life ahead. The average of 0.74 failures per vehicle is reassuring, though the 4.1 advisories per car points to routine wear items needing attention—before you buy, get a full pre-purchase inspection and specifically ask the seller about any advisory history.

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (88.9%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 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

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

24.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.74

Over 5.7 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

22k

Middle half: 14k–31k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.9% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 4.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,050 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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What tends to go wrong

Across 1,050 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 39.3%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Tyre wear 37.5%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.

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Before you buy a 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage

Based on MOT data from 1,050 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 24.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 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

Colour Breakdown

Based on 11,041 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 24.5%

2,710

Blue 16.4%

1,808

Red 13.7%

1,513

Grey 12.8%

1,415

Black 12%

1,320

Purple 10.5%

1,155

Silver 4.2%

467

Bronze 3%

334

Green 2.8%

313

Maroon 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage 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.

22,027

typical

14,210

low mileage

31,494

high mileage

Half of all 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles fall between 14,210 and 31,494 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,210 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.

✓ 14,210–31,494 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2018 Mitsubishi Mirages sit.

⚠ Over 42,516 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2018 Mitsubishi Mirage — Still on the Road

Almost all 2018 Mitsubishi Mirages are still on the road.

Strong survival — 1,003 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.7

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.74

Avg failures per vehicle

4.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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