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FN59 UNX

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,803 mi
Last recorded145,803 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN59 UNX
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 145,803 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps number plate light (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 205/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2019 140,326 miles

rear brakes pitted

under body rusty in places

Pass 10 Nov 2018 117,163 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2018 117,163 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 101,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 101,092 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly.

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

Parking brake noisy when operated.

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,788 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 68,845 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade is deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 54,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 54,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,468 miles

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

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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FN59 UNX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FN59 UNX, 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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FN59 UNX is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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