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DK09 YTH

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,113 mi
Last recorded117,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 YTH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,113 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 117,098 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 102,817 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive RAD (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,959 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 91,950 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 78,937 miles

Advise both front axle tyres wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 71,711 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 71,711 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 62,994 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 62,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,965 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 48,483 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 41,364 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 34,296 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2013 28,155 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,010 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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DK09 YTH is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK09 YTH, 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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DK09 YTH is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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