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DF09 DSO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,165 mi
Last recorded127,165 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF09 DSO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 127,165 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 124,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 124,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 119,211 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 115,061 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 111,768 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 111,762 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 107,079 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 102,552 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 95,237 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,632 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 71,330 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 65,031 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW WEARING ON EDGES

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 49,563 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,130 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 30,763 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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DF09 DSO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc 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 DF09 DSO, 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 DF09 DSO registered?

DF09 DSO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is DF09 DSO safe to buy?

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