2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT pass rate and common faults

1,583 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,583 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.0%
  5. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.8%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.7%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    54 marked dangerous
  10. Stop lamp: not working2.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics23.6%
  2. Suspension23.3%
  3. Brakes19.6%
  4. Steering9.5%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Tyres6.0%
  8. Body & chassis5.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.7%
  3. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened13.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,583 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).