InteriorLow
Trim rattles and worn driver's seat bolster
Body & corrosion repair£250–£1,800
Inspect · Inspect the seat and press the dashboard panels for movement
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2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Mitsubishi Mirage typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £250–£1,800
- Top three risks, from
- £1,200
- Worst case, everything
- £5,650
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2021 Mitsubishi Mirage is body & corrosion repair at £250–£1,800. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,480–£5,650 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
TransmissionMedium
Clutch wear from stop-start town driving
Clutch & dual-mass flywheel£700–£1,600
Inspect · Check the biting point and feel for slip pulling away uphill
SuspensionLow
Rear beam bushes and front drop links knocking
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Listen for rattles over rough roads
BrakesMedium
Rear drums seizing on low-mileage examples
Brakes (discs, pads, caliper)£200–£800
Inspect · Check the handbrake holds on a hill and feel for binding
ElectricalLow
Battery flat on cars that only cover short trips
Minor repair or adjustment£80–£350
Inspect · Start from cold and check charging voltage
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
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