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EK59 CUG

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,736 mi
Last recorded157,736 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis89,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 CUG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 157,736 miles

Offside rear reflector damaged

Possible signs of fuel leak

Fail 27 Nov 2024 157,736 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear reflector damaged

Possible signs of fuel leak

Pass 27 Nov 2023 142,348 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 142,343 miles

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

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Bar Mounts (6.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 131,761 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

glow plug light is flashing

Fail 13 Oct 2022 131,755 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working INTERMITTENT (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine /gearbox oil leaks .

Engine under trays are loose /insecure ,

Front brake discs are lipped .

long handbrake travel.

rear wiper worn

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,260 miles

Engine oil leak.

Front brake pads worn low /discs are woprn ,lipped

Offside Front Tyre side wall damage

Fail 13 Oct 2021 118,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Engine oil leak.

Front brake pads worn low /discs are woprn ,lipped

Offside Front Tyre side wall damage

Pass 6 Oct 2020 112,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit lens damage

Fail 6 Oct 2020 112,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cuts on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light unit lens damage

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,369 miles

cut in offside rear tyre & valve

Fail 9 Oct 2019 111,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

cut in offside rear tyre & valve

Pass 6 Aug 2018 107,363 miles

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge & has side wall damage deep cuts

Fail 6 Aug 2018 107,363 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge & has side wall damage deep cuts

Pass 21 Aug 2017 103,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge / side wall damage

Pass 11 Aug 2016 94,545 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 94,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,846 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside head light beam pattern is weak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside head light beam pattern is weak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,748 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 41,625 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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EK59 CUG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 89,511 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 Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK59 CUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK59 CUG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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