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YP59 MZY

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,188 mi
Last recorded102,188 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 MZY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 102,188 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 102,132 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 102,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged before hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged before and after hose (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 97,039 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2021 97,039 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2020 85,903 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 77,223 miles

TB & SERV?,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC,,215/45/18 X 4,,F & R SF'S AND ALL SUS ARMS HSC,,CLONK FROM REAR (NO FAULTS FOUND TOT)

Fail 25 Oct 2019 77,091 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle near side front brake working more than off side front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Anti roll D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 58,887 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 42,864 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,193 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 33,040 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 16 Oct 2014 23,631 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 23,631 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 13,706 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,343 miles

surface cracks between tread in offside+nearside front tyres

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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YP59 MZY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YP59 MZY, 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 YP59 MZY registered?

YP59 MZY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 November 2009.

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