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GS12 EVO

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

110,301 mi
Last recorded110,301 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS12 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 110,301 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 110,294 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff output seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 108,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,476 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 107,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

diff pump leaking oil

front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2022 107,605 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

diff pump leaking oil

front subframe corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 105,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 100,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,033 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,462 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 53,856 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GS12 EVO 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 GS12 EVO, 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 GS12 EVO registered?

GS12 EVO is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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