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OV59 FDM

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,153 mi
Last recorded68,153 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 FDM
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 68,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 61,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 53,230 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight at this stage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,500 miles

Front and rear sub frames have heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished but not possible to see cords yet

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2021 40,933 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 39,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy unable to confirm if there is any transfer from transmission bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracked/perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 39,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy unable to confirm if there is any transfer from transmission bearings (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, cracked/perished and has slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 38,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 36,332 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 25,205 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,520 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 12,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 11,567 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 9,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,842 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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OV59 FDM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OV59 FDM, 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 OV59 FDM registered?

OV59 FDM is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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