Mitsubishi Lancer (2010)
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
CarHunch analysed 2,801 real MOT records for the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer is slightly below the UK average with a 78.2% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that 40.9% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable. Diesel versions are notably weaker, passing at just 75.5% compared to 81.7% for petrol models, so if you're considering one, petrol is the safer bet.
These Lancers are running at a reasonable 79,545 miles median for their age, yet they're averaging 3.19 failures per test and a high 22.2 advisories, suggesting widespread wear on routine components like brakes, suspension, and lights. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically checks for brake wear and any previous damage history, since the dangerous defect rate indicates these cars have accumulated structural or safety issues over time.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 6.2 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 40.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (56%) | 1,567 | 75.5% | 3.57 |
| Petrol (44%) | 1,234 | 81.7% | 2.71 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer vehicles fall between 63,161 and 96,168 miles.
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 1,287 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (48% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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46.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41%
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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36%
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
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34.4%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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33.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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32.2%
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
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31.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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