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DS11 MKA

2011 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer66,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS11 MKA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,588 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 143,577 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 135,525 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 135,521 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 127,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 120,618 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 112,620 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 105,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 100,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 100,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 88,198 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Apr 2018 88,198 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 75,842 miles

Nearside Front tread bald on extreme inner edge

Offside Front tread bald on extreme inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 50,684 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 37,407 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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DS11 MKA is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 66,316 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 Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS11 MKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 15 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DS11 MKA is a 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 24 May 2011.

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