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NX09 VSZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,216 mi
Last recorded145,216 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 VSZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 145,216 miles

FRONT & REAR SUBFRAMES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 138,056 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear brake back plates corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Fail 20 Dec 2023 138,053 miles

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

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

Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake back plates corroding

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms at rear both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and components corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

tyre sizes differ front to rear

Pass 7 Dec 2022 154,107 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 129,396 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2021 124,292 miles

Central Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive fluid leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear D-bushes slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 115,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front low ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 115,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside front low ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play nearside front outer track rod excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 103,197 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 91,496 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 75,057 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 75,057 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 65,920 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 58,064 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,299 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner & outer edge worn

Fail 30 Mar 2013 50,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre inner & outer edge worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,023 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NX09 VSZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 NX09 VSZ, 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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NX09 VSZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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