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AF17 SMV

2017 Mitsubishi Mirage

Purple Petrol 1193cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

42,952 mi
Last recorded42,952 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage23,767 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 SMV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelMirage
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,193cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 42,952 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 42,944 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 40,061 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs slightly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 36,456 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 35,911 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 35,842 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 34,217 miles

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Pass 26 May 2021 31,280 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 31,280 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2020 26,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Mirage?

Based on 97,130 MOT tests across 11,123 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
4,116
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
11,123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 316
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 300
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AF17 SMV is a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage in Purple with a 1,193cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 23,767 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Mirage fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF17 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Mirage typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Mitsubishi Mirage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF17 SMV registered?

AF17 SMV is a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage, first registered on 30 May 2017.

Is AF17 SMV safe to buy?

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