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DV59 ZVH

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,032 mi
Last recorded152,032 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV59 ZVH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 152,032 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 145,444 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 138,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2024 138,373 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 135,474 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 122,389 miles

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

offside track rod end worn

Pass 29 Oct 2020 113,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 102,671 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,705 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 80,119 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 71,290 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 71,266 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,898 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,972 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 43,322 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 38,195 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

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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DV59 ZVH is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DV59 ZVH, 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 DV59 ZVH registered?

DV59 ZVH is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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