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C22 AKW

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,542 mi
Last recorded79,542 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 AKW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 79,542 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 79,481 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 73,608 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 73,600 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2021 60,812 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 59,001 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 54,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 50,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive looks to be from an oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 50,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive looks to be from an oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,515 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 46,515 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working lit when tapped (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 41,420 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,412 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 29,400 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 23,368 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,869 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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C22 AKW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C22 AKW, 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 C22 AKW registered?

C22 AKW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is C22 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C22 AKW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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