2011 Mitsubishi Lancer 2.0L Petrol · SV61 BCY
2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (2.0L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 2011. Recorded mileage 48,116 miles. MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2011 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SV61 BCY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 48,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SV61 BCY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2011 Mitsubishi Lancer (SV61 BCY) between November 2024 and November 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (24 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside rear behind suspension arm. (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Offside at suspension arm rear mount. (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear linkage broken off upper ball joint. (4.1.5 (a))”.
SV61 BCY Mileage History
- 05/11/202445,315 mi
- 25/11/202445,380 mi+65 mi
- 06/10/202547,782 mi+2,402 mi
- 21/11/202548,116 mi+334 mi
- 21/11/202548,116 mi
Average of roughly 2,685 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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