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CU09 MVK

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

168,632 mi
Last recorded168,632 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 MVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 168,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 164,826 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 159,238 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 149,411 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,314 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,945 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 114,626 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2017 103,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 93,555 miles

advise plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,436 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,436 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 66,732 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 49,330 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,865 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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CU09 MVK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CU09 MVK, 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 CU09 MVK registered?

CU09 MVK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 March 2009.

Is CU09 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU09 MVK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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