2010 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · SD60 PKO

The 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer passed its most recent MOT on 2 September 2025 at 76,802 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The pass came only after a failure on the same day and a further failure five days earlier on 27 August 2025. Both failures were resolved quickly, yet the underlying defects recorded remain a concern. The vehicle has a persistent corrosion pattern across the rear sub-frame and suspension arms, and the rear brake discs have been flagged as worn, pitted or scored at the most recent test. These are not fresh issues. They have appeared repeatedly across multiple tests, suggesting long-standing surface corrosion that has not been treated or structurally assessed, rather than a one-off advisory. The mileage profile is unusually low for a 16-year-old vehicle. At 76,802 miles, the annual average is roughly 4,800 miles per year. Between the August 2024 test at 75,290 miles and the September 2025 tests at 76,802 miles, the car covered only 1,512 miles in just over twelve months. This points to very light use or possibly long periods of standing. Low mileage does not automatically mean lower wear. Components such as brake discs, rubber bushes, brake pipes and exposed structural steel can deteriorate with age and condensation cycles rather than use alone, which is consistent with the corrosion-related findings in this record. A buyer should treat the corrosion items as the primary structural risk. The rear sub-frame and both front and rear suspension arms have been repeatedly noted as corroded, albeit not seriously weakened at the time of testing. That wording indicates the tester judged the corrosion to be within acceptable limits on those dates, but it does not confirm long-term structural integrity. The rear sub-frame should be inspected on a ramp for section loss, flaking or perforation, particularly around mounting points and box sections. The suspension arms should be checked for advanced corrosion at the bush locations and ball joint housings, as corrosion here can accelerate bush and joint wear. The braking system also warrants close inspection. The rear brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted or scored in the most recent test, and a nearside front track rod end ball joint was cited for excessive play in both the August 2025 failure and the September 2025 failure before being rectified for the later pass. The nearside front brake pipe was noted as excessively corroded front to rear in the August 2025 failure, which suggests the braking system has had active corrosion issues. A buyer should verify the condition of all brake lines, the rear discs and pads, and the track rod end that was replaced, asking for evidence of the repair and checking for any remaining play or uneven wear.