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EK13 TZC

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage

Silver Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,468 mi
Last recorded117,468 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK13 TZC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 117,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 117,468 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 110,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2024 110,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 103,972 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm, worn very close to cords on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm, cracking, worn on inner edge and has a nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 96,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads on 2mm. Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm, worn very close to cords on inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm, cracking, worn on inner edge and has a nail in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 80,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 80,729 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 63,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer tread area and down to between 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 62,970 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn,corroded and scored on friction faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on outer tread area and down to between 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 42,474 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot inside edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 42,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Bulge inner wall. Perished and cracking. 3mm Small cut on outer wall. Bald inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F lipped. O/S/F scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm. Bald inner and outer edges. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up fluid. (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 29,225 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 26,262 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 20,828 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 15,572 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 15,572 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Mirage?

Based on 97,130 MOT tests across 11,123 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
4,116
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 316
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 300
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EK13 TZC is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage in Silver with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 40,913 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Mirage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK13 TZC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Mirage typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 13 years old, this Mitsubishi Mirage is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EK13 TZC is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 30 April 2013.

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