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SV12 BXY

2012 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

50,647 mi
Last recorded50,647 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer44,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 BXY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 50,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 46,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 43,458 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 38,882 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,460 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,728 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 33,946 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 33,944 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 32,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18y sidewall is damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/40/18y damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 27,625 miles

all tyres worn close to limits

Pass 25 May 2016 23,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,035 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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SV12 BXY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue 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 SV12 BXY, 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 SV12 BXY registered?

SV12 BXY is a 2012 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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The MOT history for SV12 BXY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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