Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2020 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 2020 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 2020 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.

Is the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage reliable?

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles, the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage has a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (26.5% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26.4% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (25% 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 2020 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 (2020)

207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.6% first-time pass rate

2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2020 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 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage is a genuinely reliable performer, with a first-time MOT pass rate of 91.6% — well ahead of the UK average of 80% — and only 15% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect, which is low enough not to be a serious buyer concern. At 23,500 miles on average, these cars are showing typical mileage for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.39 per vehicle suggests owners aren't facing unexpected mechanical bills. The 2.3 advisories per test point to minor wear items rather than systemic problems, so you're looking at a car that stays on the road without drama. When shopping for one, prioritise a full service history and run a pre-purchase inspection on the brakes and suspension — the most common advisory areas — but don't be deterred by age alone.

We have limited data for the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage — 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

91.6%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.39

Over 3.6 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

21k

Middle half: 13k–31k

For context

These stats describe 207 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 207 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Brake wear 26.5%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · …

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

Tyre wear 26.4%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside 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.

Other issues 5.5%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020.

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Before you buy a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage

Based on MOT data from 207 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15% 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 2020 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.

21,275

typical

13,086

low mileage

30,858

high mileage

Half of all 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage vehicles fall between 13,086 and 30,858 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 13,086 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.

✓ 13,086–30,858 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2020 Mitsubishi Mirages sit.

⚠ Over 41,658 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 — Still on the Road

Almost all 2020 Mitsubishi Mirages are still on the road.

Strong survival — 203 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.

MOT History Averages

3.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.39

Avg failures per vehicle

2.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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