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DX59 DLV

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

67,902 mi
Last recorded67,902 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 DLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 67,902 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 67,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer broken off pipe/blowing

Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 67,405 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 67,385 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 66,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 66,438 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 66,438 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 65,763 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,978 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 63,977 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 61,487 miles

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

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

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

slight blow on centre exhaust

Fail 22 Sep 2018 61,487 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

slight blow on centre exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,025 miles

Rear drop link gaiters perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 51,690 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 44,717 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,737 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,568 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,524 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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DX59 DLV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX59 DLV, 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 DX59 DLV registered?

DX59 DLV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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