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FL09 KFC

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,445 mi
Last recorded97,445 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 KFC
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,445 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 97,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 91,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 91,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 91,215 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Unable to test due to excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 3mm, bulge and increased wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS & OS leaking grease but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Door mirror loose

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, increased wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS & OS corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension generally corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 79,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 74,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 67,581 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 60,749 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 57,670 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 52,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn low (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,352 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 45,120 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,698 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 31,894 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 20,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres have low tread depth/wear on inner/outer edges

both rear tyres have fine cracks in tread area

Pass 20 Mar 2012 15,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FL09 KFC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL09 KFC, 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 FL09 KFC registered?

FL09 KFC is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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