2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · AE67 VKX

The Mitsubishi Mirage presents a generally stable mechanical condition, though the most recent MOT in September 2025 at 25,211 miles indicates a worsening trend regarding the front braking components. The tester flagged front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, alongside front brake pads wearing thin. While the vehicle passed, these recurring brake defects suggest the consumable items are approaching the end of their service life and require prompt attention. No structural corrosion or suspension failures have appeared in the record, keeping the overall roadworthiness status positive for a vehicle of this age. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 2017 vehicle, averaging roughly 2,800 miles per year. Between the September 2022 test at 18,000 miles and the September 2023 test at 20,345 miles, the Mirage covered just over 2,300 miles. The subsequent jump to 22,976 miles by October 2024 and finally 25,211 miles by September 2025 shows a slight uptick in usage over the last two years. This sporadic usage pattern implies the vehicle spent extended periods stationary, which can cause issues like pitting on brake discs due to surface corrosion, a defect explicitly noted in the 2022, 2023, and 2025 tests. A prospective buyer should thoroughly inspect the front braking assembly before purchase. The repeated advisories regarding pitted and scored front brake discs across three separate tests point to a standing habit that degrades the disc surfaces, even if the wear is not yet seriously weakened. Check the condition of the front coil springs and suspension bushes, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from perished rubber or seized components due to lack of use rather than wear. The front tyres also warrant close scrutiny; the 2023 test flagged both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the edges, indicating potential alignment issues or uneven wear patterns that may have persisted if the tyres were not replaced.