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YR59 KMZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,864 mi
Last recorded129,864 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 KMZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 129,864 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 120,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 112,646 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion underside vehicle - subframe, sills, suspension components.

Pass 22 Jun 2023 99,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened adjustable strut has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both rears slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, sills

Fail 22 Jun 2023 99,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitment (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened adjustable strut has play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both rears slightly mishapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, sills

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts ABS wire and bracket incorrectly located, touching driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 89,278 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering out of alignment slightly also

Nearside Rear qaurter panel damaged

corrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, subframes ,sills

Pass 21 Jun 2021 85,088 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 17 Jun 2021 85,087 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle Undersealed

Pass 7 Oct 2020 82,147 miles

both front tyres edgers wearing

Pass 3 Oct 2019 75,944 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,181 miles

slight hand brake travel

Pass 4 Oct 2017 62,985 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 62,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2016 54,948 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 54,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 45,967 miles

Nearside Rear showing age cracks

Fail 28 Sep 2015 45,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear showing age cracks

Pass 17 Sep 2014 38,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,137 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YR59 KMZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR59 KMZ, 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 YR59 KMZ registered?

YR59 KMZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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