2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · CF17 KPL

This car passed its most recent MOT just days ago with zero defects, which sounds reassuring—but don't let that lull you. It failed just five days earlier on badly worn front brake discs and pads, so that pass only happened after those parts were replaced. The real question is whether the underlying cause of that wear has been fixed. The MOT history shows a clear and worrying pattern of brake problems. In 2025, the rear brakes were noted as grabbing and only just meeting requirements, and the front near-side brake was excessively fluctuating. A year later, the front discs and pads were worn down to the indicators. That suggests the braking system hasn't been properly sorted—possibly sticky calipers, misaligned components, or simply neglect. Either way, it's a recurring safety issue. There's also evidence of past front-end damage. In June 2025, both headlamps were insecure, the front bumper was loose, and the tester noted "damage to front vehicle been in accident (poorly repaired)".