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SUE 278W

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage

Black Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,932 mi
Last recorded62,932 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUE 278W
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 62,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 62,931 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 55,801 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 55,801 miles

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Subframe Corroded

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 48,318 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perished and deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,929 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2021 39,174 miles

FUEL CAP SEAL PERISHING

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2020 36,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 miles left approx and discs starting to corrode (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2,000 miles left approx and front disc starting to corrode (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 26,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 20,682 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 20,682 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 15,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Removed items from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Mar 2016 15,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Removed items from driver's view prior to test

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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SUE 278W is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage in Black with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SUE 278W, 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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SUE 278W is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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