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RK17 VAO

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

Purple Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

27,387 mi
Last recorded27,387 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage23,767 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK17 VAO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 27,387 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 24,947 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 22,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 May 2023 20,045 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2023 20,045 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 17,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear bumper slightly loose

Pass 5 May 2021 14,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 11,970 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2020 11,970 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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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RK17 VAO is a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage in Purple with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,767 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 RK17 VAO, 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 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Mirage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK17 VAO?

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What year was RK17 VAO registered?

RK17 VAO is a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 29 March 2017.

Is RK17 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK17 VAO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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