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EV04 KEO

2005 Mitsubishi Evolution

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,448 mi
Last recorded64,448 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution59,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV04 KEO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelEvolution
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 64,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2025 64,091 miles

slight oil leak

slight play nearside track rod end slightly worn

Fail 28 Apr 2025 64,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight oil leak

slight play nearside track rod end slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,980 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2024 62,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2023 60,555 miles

front tyres wearing slightly uneven

Pass 4 Mar 2022 58,827 miles

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2022 58,827 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2018 56,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 52,263 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,107 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 50,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,649 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 44,646 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stonechip in windscreen

nearside dipped beam dim

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,360 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 39,274 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 39,274 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,557 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,933 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 26,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP STAYING ON

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Evolution?

Based on 2,801 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
2,390
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 94
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 58
Brake pipe excessively corroded 55
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EV04 KEO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 59,078 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Evolution fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EV04 KEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Evolution typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Mitsubishi Evolution is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EV04 KEO registered?

EV04 KEO is a 2005 Mitsubishi Evolution, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is EV04 KEO safe to buy?

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