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FD09 UMG

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

107,225 mi
Last recorded107,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 UMG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 107,225 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 98,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 94,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

suspension components corroding

Pass 17 May 2023 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6-2mm inner and outer edge

suspension components corroding

Pass 25 May 2022 82,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components corroded

Pass 22 May 2021 77,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 74,246 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2019 67,188 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s/f tyre tread 2-3mm

Pass 25 May 2018 57,799 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 57,798 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2017 45,071 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 45,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,752 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 32,866 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 30,017 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 27,604 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 25,488 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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FD09 UMG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FD09 UMG, 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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FD09 UMG is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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