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DN59 TKC

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

243,136 mi
Last recorded243,136 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 TKC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 243,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 235,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 232,470 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

minor damage to body and most lamp units

Fail 7 Dec 2022 232,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

minor damage to body and most lamp units

Pass 14 Dec 2021 221,229 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUBFRAME CORRODED BUT NOT HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 207,262 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 207,202 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 194,653 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 173,717 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 161,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 152,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 127,213 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 95,409 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 95,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 60,343 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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DN59 TKC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,795cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN59 TKC, 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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DN59 TKC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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