Mitsubishi Mirage Verve MOT pass rate & common failures
531 MOT tests on the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve (2020–2021) give it a 90.2% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (9.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.9%) and tyres (4.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, front fog lamps and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 20 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 11.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Mirage Verve model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 417 | 90.6% | 9.3% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 114 | 88.6% | 11.4% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.9% | 26 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.7% | 25 |
| 3 | Brakes | 3.0% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 15 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 4 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.6% | 3 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 20 |
| 2 | Front fog lamps | 16 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 16 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 9 |
| 6 | Washers | 9 |
| 7 | Front fog lamp switch | 8 |
| 8 | Wipers | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.3% | 113 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 51 |
| 3 | Other defects | 3.6% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.0% | 16 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 7 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 5 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 391 | 8.2% |
| 30-60k | 132 | 13.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 142 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 193 | 9.8% |
| 2025 | 196 | 11.2% |
What to check before buying a Mitsubishi Mirage Verve
- Lighting & signalling (4.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (3.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve?
90.2% of the 531 Mitsubishi Mirage Verve MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 9.8% fail rate, across model years 2020–2021.
What does the Mitsubishi Mirage Verve most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.9% of tests, then tyres (4.7%).
Methodology & source. Based on 531 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.