2017 Mitsubishi Mirage 1.2L Petrol · WF17 OFE

The Mitsubishi Mirage presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 9 April 2026 at 68,060 miles with zero defects recorded. That outcome is significant. The 2025 test, conducted on 7 April 2025 at 61,240 miles, flagged five separate advisories including thin front brake pads, corroded rear brake pipes, a nail in the nearside rear tyre, and a worn nearside front tyre. The fact that none of those items reappeared in the 2026 test indicates the previous owner addressed the defects promptly rather than ignoring them. That pattern of rectification points to a responsible ownership cycle in the most recent years. The mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,562 miles per year over nine years, which is typical for a small urban or suburban hatchback. The intervals between tests show consistent annual use without dramatic spikes or long dormant periods. The jump from 61,240 miles in April 2025 to 68,060 miles in April 2026 represents 6,820 miles in twelve months, slightly below the annual average but still within normal parameters. No gaps in the MOT record suggest the vehicle was kept in active use rather than sitting unused for extended periods, which can cause its own problems with brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, and fuel system degradation. The recurring theme across the history is brake system wear and corrosion. Both rear brake pipes were flagged as corroded in 2025, and front brake pads were wearing thin at the same test. Brake pipe corrosion on a 2017 vehicle is not unusual, particularly if the car has spent time in damp or salted road conditions, but it demands attention because corroded lines can fail under pressure. A buyer should inspect the full length of the brake lines, particularly where they route along the underside and around the rear axle, for any sign of pitting, flaking, or fresh coatings that might mask deterioration. The calipers and discs should also be checked for uneven wear or binding, given the history of pad wear advisories. Tyre wear on the inner edges appeared in both 2022 and 2025, suggesting possible tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes that have since been corrected if the 2026 clean pass holds. A buyer should still verify tyre condition across all four wheels and check for any uneven tread patterns. Suspension components, including front wishbone bushes, anti-roll bar links, and rear beam bushes, deserve a physical inspection since inner tyre wear often originates there. The 2026 clean sheet is encouraging, but the 2025 record shows this car needed work that year. A pre-purchase inspection focused on the underside, brake system, and suspension geometry would confirm whether that work was a one-off or part of a deeper pattern.