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EV02 ALG

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,165 mi
Last recorded110,165 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV02 ALG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 110,165 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 106,863 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjustment

Pass 11 Dec 2023 100,089 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 95,154 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 95,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 91,885 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 85,232 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 74,373 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 65,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 53,207 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 28,730 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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EV02 ALG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 44,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EV02 ALG, 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 14 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EV02 ALG registered?

EV02 ALG is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 January 2012.

Is EV02 ALG safe to buy?

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