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Mitsubishi Lancer

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 1,998 cc

SAM 1MOT history

SAM 1 is a red petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 3 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 75,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

SAM 1 red Mitsubishi Lancer – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mitsubishi Lancer, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
75,795 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SAM 1
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mitsubishi
Model
Lancer
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
3 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

SAM 1 was last recorded at 75,795 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 5,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,676 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,119 miles
Average per year
4,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 75,795 miles
  • 2024 – 70,676 miles
  • 2023 – 66,649 miles
  • 2022 – 64,114 miles
  • 2021 – 59,566 miles
  • 2020 – 54,961 miles
  • 2019 – 48,057 miles
  • 2018 – 44,470 miles
  • 2017 – 37,340 miles
  • 2016 – 35,047 miles
  • 2015 – 32,557 miles
  • 2014 – 29,628 miles
  • 2013 – 26,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,795 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold pipe to cat converter joint (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded, metal just started flaking (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

15 tests since 16 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,795 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    75,795 miles
    Test number
    414122362665
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold pipe to cat converter joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded, metal just started flaking (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass70,676 miles (+4,027)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,676 miles
    Test number
    457978066657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass66,649 miles (+2,535)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    211278864281
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake lamp lens broken but still functioning as it should

  4. Pass64,114 miles (+4,548)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,114 miles
    Test number
    444984943900
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Rear high level brake light damaged but working (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAYC service light on
    • AdvisoryNSR number plate lamp bent shining light behind the bumper
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes wearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass59,566 miles (+4,605)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,566 miles
    Test number
    719811953462
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light High Level ( lens damaged ) (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Cracking / Perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,961 miles (+6,904)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,961 miles
    Test number
    227099283383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear high level brake light damaged

  7. Pass48,057 miles (+3,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,057 miles
    Test number
    939739030179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,470 miles (+7,130)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    44,470 miles
    Test number
    574805552447
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass37,340 miles (+2,293)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,340 miles
    Test number
    672715938996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,047 miles (+2,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    260618103122
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are worn low

  11. Pass32,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    633061748734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail32,557 miles (+2,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,557 miles
    Test number
    287132574052
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass29,628 miles (+3,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,628 miles
    Test number
    388861554345
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges

  14. Pass26,201 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,201 miles
    Test number
    997721053315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail26,198 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,198 miles
    Test number
    227660353349
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about SAM 1

What vehicle is registration SAM 1 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SAM 1 on a red petrol Mitsubishi Lancer first used on 3 Nov 2010. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SAM 1 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SAM 1 is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on SAM 1?
The MOT on SAM 1 is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SAM 1 done?
SAM 1 was recorded at 75,795 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 4,138 miles a year.
Has SAM 1 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SAM 1 has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2015.
Has the mileage on SAM 1 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on SAM 1 find?
SAM 1 passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold pipe to cat converter joint; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded, metal just started flaking.

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