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VK13 HLA

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage

Blue Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,662 mi
Last recorded87,662 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK13 HLA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 87,662 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 87,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 84,852 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 84,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,696 miles

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 84,696 miles

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

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))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 80,989 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 78,396 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2023 78,153 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 57,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,973 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,736 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Mar 2017 38,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 25,554 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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VK13 HLA is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage in Blue with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK13 HLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK13 HLA registered?

VK13 HLA is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 15 April 2013.

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