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VK57 HHJ

2007 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,252 mi
Last recorded128,252 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer58,831 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 HHJ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 128,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2025 128,252 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 119,245 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 108,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 108,482 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,765 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 98,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing on bumper. (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,636 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlight levelling switch has been removed

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 91,618 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 85,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2018 78,274 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 78,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 73,375 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 66,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,488 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,382 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 33,694 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 24,025 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 19,653 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 19,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 13,309 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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VK57 HHJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VK57 HHJ, 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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What year was VK57 HHJ registered?

VK57 HHJ is a 2007 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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