Vehicle History Check
A history check covers what MOT data doesn't: outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, theft markers, scrap records. Worth doing before you commit.
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2009 MITSUBISHI LANCER
1.8L · PETROL · SILVER
LAST MOT
Sep 2026
MILEAGE
27,625 mi
MOT SUMMARY
1 failure across 15 MOTs
3 advisories on record
NX59 VTE
SCORED
6 Oct 2026
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MOT history assessment only · Not a substitute for independent inspection
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For sellers
Selling this car?
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Need to know
How much of this car's MOT history we can see
This car has been due an MOT for 14 years. We can account for 13 of them from the test record. The missing years aren't hidden, they're just not in the digital record: paper history from before May 2005, time spent off the road, or years abroad before the car came to the UK. We can't tell which, and we don't guess. So the score is pulled toward the middle of the scale. It cuts both ways: a partial record can't reach the top, and it can't reach the bottom either. If the missing years matter to you, ask the seller what they know about them.
Vehicle is untaxed
DVLA records show this vehicle as untaxed without a SORN declaration. Vehicles should normally be one or the other; this combination usually means paperwork hasn't been finalised. Worth confirming with the seller before any viewing or payment.
Currently on a clean run
This vehicle's last 12 MOTs have all been clean: passed without failures, advisories, or noted defects. A current run of consistent clean tests is one of the strongest positive signals available in MOT data.
Mileage record is consistent
All 15 odometer readings on this vehicle's MOT record show consistent forward progression. Average usage works out at 841 miles per year. No mileage anomalies detected in the digital record.
What to check next
A record this clean is the strongest signal MOT data can give. What it can't tell you is the paperwork. That's what a history check is for.
Mileage history
Average 841 miles per year.
Fuel
Petrol
CO₂
188 g/km
Euro Standard
Euro 4
CAZ Status
Compliant
Annual VED*
£410/yr
* Approximate. Cars with list price over £40,000 pay an additional £440/yr (years 2-6). Verify on gov.uk.
15 tests on record · tap a test
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
Passed with no advisories.
- n/s/f tyre worn on edges
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- n/s/f tyre worn on edges
- damage n/s sill
What's next
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Before you commit
The highest-stakes decisions before money changes hands.
Pre-Purchase Inspection
An MOT is pass or fail. A pre-purchase inspection is a mechanic's eyes on brakes, wear, leaks and recent repairs. Especially worth it if you can't see the car in person.
ClickMechanicWhen you're ready to buy
Purchase-enabling services. The buyer has assessed the car and is moving toward a decision.
Breakdown Cover
Private used cars don't come with a warranty. Cover for the journey home at minimum.
AutoAid BreakdownExtended Warranty
Protects against unexpected repair bills once you own it. More relevant for older vehicles.
Warranty WiseOnce it's yours
Tax the vehicle
Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.
GOV.UKTransfer the V5C
Free on GOV.UK — do this once the car's yours.
GOV.UKMOT and Servicing
Book the next MOT or a service at a local garage. Check when the current MOT runs out first.
BookMyGarageTyres
Worth checking tread depth if you haven't already. New tyres before winter if they're marginal.
MyTyres.co.ukParts and Maintenance
Filters, fluids, wiper blades. The basics that keep it running.
GSF Car PartsDisclaimer
- Bonafied has assessed the MOT history of this vehicle only.
- This assessment is not a substitute for an independent full vehicle history check, physical inspection or professional mechanical appraisal.
- Declared write-offs (Categories A, B, S and N) are not checked at this stage; an independent history check is strongly recommended before purchase.
- Mileage consistency is assessed from MOT records only; odometer fraud cannot be ruled out without independent verification.
- Bonafied accepts no liability for the condition, fitness for purpose or accuracy of description of any vehicle.
- Bonafied cannot detect vehicle modifications. Standard and modified examples are assessed identically against MOT history data.