2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Verve — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 417 MOT tests, the 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Verve recorded a 90.6% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 9.4%, so the 2020 Mirage Verve sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.0%) and lighting & signalling (4.6%) 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 15 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 22.3% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 7.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 10.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.0% | 21 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.6% | 19 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.1% | 13 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 3 |
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 | 15 |
| 2 | Front fog lamps | 12 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 4 | Washers | 8 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 7 |
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 | 22.3% | 93 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.5% | 44 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 19 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 12 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.4% | 6 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.0% | 4 |
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 | 301 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 111 | 14.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 141 | 7.8% |
| 2024 | 137 | 9.5% |
| 2025 | 139 | 10.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Mirage Verve
On a 2020 Mirage Verve, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (5.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Verves pass their MOT?
90.6% of the 417 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Verve MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage Verve?
Tyres, recorded in 5.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.6%).
Does the 2020 Mirage Verve get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 14.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 417 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.