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AO59 AEY

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,555 mi
Last recorded80,555 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 AEY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 78,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,210 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 77,209 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 73,978 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 71,346 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 69,346 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 66,022 miles

Front subframe corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2018 60,057 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 53,572 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 40,535 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 40,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,118 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 26,193 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 19,086 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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AO59 AEY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 AEY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO59 AEY registered?

AO59 AEY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is AO59 AEY safe to buy?

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