2010 Mitsubishi Lancer · 6,170 MOT tests
2010 Mitsubishi Lancer reliability
2010 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Lancer years (6,170 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- 41.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 8% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 96,497
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,170
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.6% of tests fail here (218% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 19% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.8%
- Suspension16.3%
- Brakes12.6%
- Steering9.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.6%
- Tyres6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 7.78%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 7.52%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.21%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.08%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.79%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.67%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.3%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.36%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (10.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.41%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.08%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
2010 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 41.7% of first MOT tests, 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Lancer years (6,170 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (7.78% of tests), position lamp not working (7.52% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.21% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer shows 96,497 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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