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EV09 MAT

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

54,758 mi
Last recorded54,758 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV09 MAT
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 54,758 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 52,346 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 52,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 51,228 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 49,982 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 49,015 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 48,938 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements and has logo inside the margin (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements has logo/emblem inside margin (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 46,415 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 42,444 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,653 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 39,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 33,717 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 31,514 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 26,590 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,066 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 20,066 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 18,008 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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EV09 MAT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 EV09 MAT, 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 EV09 MAT registered?

EV09 MAT is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 15 December 2009.

Is EV09 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EV09 MAT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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