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Mitsubishi Mirage Verve Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve reliable? We analysed 619 real MOT tests across 182 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 619 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.2%
Typical Mileage
21,706mi
Annual Mileage
5,288mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Mitsubishi Mirage Verve is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Mitsubishi Mirage Verve.

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Number plates registered to a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Mitsubishi Mirage Verve MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.2%
2021
86.8%
2020

Mitsubishi Mirage Verve Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Mitsubishi Mirage Verve models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3

Mitsubishi Mirage Verve Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Mitsubishi Mirage Verve owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
2,788 mi/yr
Typical
5,288 mi/yr
Average
6,089 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,382 mi/yr

Mitsubishi Mirage Verve MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 144 88.2% 13,924 21,519 30,722
2020 462 86.8% 13,482 21,890 33,084

How Long Does a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve Last?

Based on 182 Mitsubishi Mirage Verve vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Mitsubishi Mirage Verve Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Mitsubishi Mirage Verve MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
21,706 mi
75th Percentile
32,418 mi
95th Percentile
53,172 mi
Max Recorded
87,428 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Mitsubishi Mirage Verve

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2021

88.2% MOT pass rate from 144 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.8% MOT pass rate from 462 tests

The best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Mirage Verve is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.2% across 144 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Mitsubishi Mirage Verve THIS CAR 87.2% 619 21,706 mi — yrs
Mitsubishi L200 74.1% 1,362,678 80,302 mi 29 yrs
Mitsubishi Shogun 71.9% 1,312,716 107,142 mi 37 yrs
Mitsubishi Colt 72.5% 950,325 59,666 mi 30 yrs
Land Rover Discovery TD5 Gs 72.1% 974 163,886 mi — yrs

Compared to the Mitsubishi L200 (74.1% pass rate) and the Mitsubishi Shogun (71.9% pass rate), the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Mitsubishi Mirage Verve?

The Mitsubishi Mirage Verve has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 619 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Mitsubishi Mirage Verve owner drives around 5,288 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Mitsubishi Mirage Verve — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve reliable?
Based on 619 MOT tests, the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve has a 87.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve do per year?
The typical Mitsubishi Mirage Verve does around 5,288 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Mitsubishi Mirage Verve is 2021 with a 88.2% pass rate across 144 tests.