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VU13 XSE

2013 Mitsubishi Mirage

Blue Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,152 mi
Last recorded81,152 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage40,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 XSE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 81,152 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 78,331 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 75,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 75,598 miles

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 75,582 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak radiator area ()

Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 75,567 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 75,534 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 75,490 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,451 miles

o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 15 Mar 2019 75,451 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Mar 2018 69,276 miles

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front mirror cover missing

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,680 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,194 miles

both front tyres worn down to 3.0mm and worn on inner edges

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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VU13 XSE is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage in Blue with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VU13 XSE, 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 VU13 XSE registered?

VU13 XSE is a 2013 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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