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YR09 UTF

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

199,361 mi
Last recorded199,361 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 UTF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 199,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease or dirt (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUBFRAME CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corrosion

side skirts fitted along outer sills

Pass 5 Jan 2024 188,507 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2022 170,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 155,574 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 155,338 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 139,223 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 123,920 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 123,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2019 123,606 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Dec 2017 87,304 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 81,581 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 81,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2016 70,159 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 56,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades wearing.

travel on handbrake.

Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,076 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,137 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 49,137 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 40,000 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 30,719 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wipers slightly smearing windscreen

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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YR09 UTF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 YR09 UTF, 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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YR09 UTF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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