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YP59 MZZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,111 mi
Last recorded99,111 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 MZZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 99,111 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint rubber slightly leaking grease

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

corrosion around rear inner sill areas, boot floor, rear chassis areas & front subframe/suspension arms nothing holed

Fail 29 Oct 2024 99,111 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front bottom ball joint rubber slightly leaking grease

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

corrosion around rear inner sill areas, boot floor, rear chassis areas & front subframe/suspension arms nothing holed

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,550 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front brake flexi hoses in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear inner sills ,boot floor & rear chassis areas none holed

Fail 16 Oct 2023 92,550 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to front brake flexi hoses in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

corrosion around rear inner sills ,boot floor & rear chassis areas none holed

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,285 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 86,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 75,987 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,987 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,507 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under serface brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 67,885 miles

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under serface brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,790 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 62,790 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 57,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 53,629 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 43,813 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,306 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 35,414 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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YP59 MZZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MZZ, 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 MZZ registered?

YP59 MZZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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