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NO05 EVO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

44,012 mi
Last recorded44,012 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNO05 EVO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 44,012 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 42,118 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 42,093 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 41,958 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,827 miles

All four inner CV gaiters slightly leaking grease from the clip

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 40,269 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 40,262 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 39,331 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 39,305 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 38,252 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 38,252 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 37,397 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 37,397 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 31,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Sill area not check due to body kit

Pass 5 May 2012 25,181 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 25,175 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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NO05 EVO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 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 NO05 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 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NO05 EVO registered?

NO05 EVO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 June 2009.

Is NO05 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for NO05 EVO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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