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SJ53 SAM

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage

Red Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,099 mi
Last recorded61,099 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 SAM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 61,099 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 61,098 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2024 51,902 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 Nov 2023 46,396 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 41,606 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 38,005 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 15 Oct 2020 31,356 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2019 17,888 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre tread ()

Pass 30 Apr 2018 6,608 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 6,060 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 4,624 miles

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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SJ53 SAM is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage in Red with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ53 SAM, 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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What year was SJ53 SAM registered?

SJ53 SAM is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 13 December 2013.

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