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
- £8,400
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 £2,110–£8,400 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
Air ConditioningMedium
System blows warm air due to condenser stone damage or corrosion.
Suspension refresh (per axle)£250–£1,100
Inspect · Start the engine, set the blower to maximum, and engage the AC. Feel the vents for cold air within 60 seconds. Shine a torch through the large lower front grille to check the condenser for obvious stone impacts or oily residue.
Exhaust SystemLow
Tinny, metallic rattling noise from beneath the vehicle at low revs.
Exhaust / emissions component£200–£950
Inspect · With the engine idling, listen closely near the front wheel arches and under the rear bumper. Tap the exhaust tailpipe gently with a booted foot to see if the thin aluminium heat shields rattle against the exhaust pipe.
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
Engine MountsMedium
Excessive cabin and steering wheel vibration at idle.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Start the engine from cold and leave it to idle in neutral. Rest your hands lightly on the steering wheel and observe the dashboard for harsh, rhythmic vibrations that smooth out immediately when the throttle is blipped.
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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