2013 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · AF13 VMU

The Mitsubishi Mirage presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 14 August 2025 at 42,959 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, showing no recurring advisories or mechanical faults across the available history. Two earlier failures in January 2024 and January 2025 at identical mileages were logged with no defects stated, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than latent vehicle faults. The recorded mileage of 42,959 miles against a 2013 build date equates to circa 3,305 miles per annum, confirming exceptionally light use for a 13-year-old vehicle. Between the 19 January 2024 failure and the 22 January 2025 pass the car covered only 3,290 miles, while the gap to August 2025 added a mere 439 miles. Such low annual accumulation suggests prolonged standing periods, which typically accelerate perishing of rubber suspension bushes, tyre sidewall cracking, and brake caliper seizure through lack of use. A buyer should physically verify the condition of brake discs and calipers for corrosion-induced binding given the car's idle-prone history. The absence of recorded advisories means no structural integrity concerns or exhaust emissions breaches are evidenced, yet standing vehicles often conceal undertray rust and degraded flexible fuel lines not captured in a clean test. Given the sparse, defect-free record, in-person inspection should prioritise tyre tread depth and sidewall health, alongside a cold-start assessment of the 1.0-litre engine for idle stabilisation. The prior owner clearly maintained statutory testing discipline, but low mileage alone does not certify component longevity.