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VA57 HUU

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

150,067 mi
Last recorded150,067 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 HUU
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 150,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front body damage

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever close to end of reserve travell

Fail 21 Oct 2025 150,059 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front body damage

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

park brake lever close to end of reserve travell

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,840 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing damaged not projecting (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 149,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Body not fully secure wing damaged not projecting (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 148,122 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 148,122 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing retest check after repair

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 142,978 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broke but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 142,978 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlamps (4.1.2 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broke but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 136,265 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broke but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 136,265 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front headlights (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broke but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking inside of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 128,913 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 128,892 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear parking brake lever needs slight adjustment

Pass 4 Oct 2019 123,279 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair hand brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 117,502 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 111,656 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,633 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 106,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,941 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,477 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 70,246 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 70,154 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,316 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,071 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 26,914 miles

drivers windscreen wiper worn

Pass 13 Nov 2009 9,686 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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VA57 HUU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 58,831 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 VA57 HUU, 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 19 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VA57 HUU is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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