2018 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · RC03 JAY

The 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage presents a stable and highly favourable maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 23 June 2025 at 36,044 miles. No defects or advisories have been recorded across the entire documented MOT history, indicating consistent mechanical integrity and diligent upkeep. The vehicle currently meets all required roadworthiness standards without any flagged deterioration. At eight years old with 36,044 miles recorded, the Mirage has covered roughly 4,506 miles annually, which falls well below the national average. The mileage accumulation demonstrates a steady, incremental pattern rather than erratic spikes. Between the June 2022 test at 20,328 miles and the June 2023 test at 25,902 miles, the vehicle accrued 5,574 miles. The subsequent year saw a slight reduction to 5,112 miles, logged between June 2023 and the June 2024 test at 31,014 miles. A full year of use then added exactly 5,030 miles by the most recent test in June 2025. This consistent low-mileage trajectory suggests light, regular use rather than prolonged standing, though the identical mileage recorded for both the pass and fail entries on 19 June 2024 indicates a same-day retest anomaly rather than a genuine mechanical failure. Despite the unblemished MOT record, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on components vulnerable to age rather than mileage. Rubber suspension bushes, brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls can perish and crack from sitting idle, even with low tread wear. The exhaust system and brake discs may exhibit surface corrosion typical of short, low-speed journeys that fail to burn off moisture. Inspect the structural underside for any signs of corrosion or fluid leaks that a standard MOT might not capture if the vehicle has been used exclusively for short hops. A test drive should verify that the brakes do not bind and that the suspension operates without noise, ensuring the lack of MOT advisories translates to genuine mechanical soundness.