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YY09 FWK

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,165 mi
Last recorded194,165 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY09 FWK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2019 194,165 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 194,151 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 180,783 miles

Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2017 164,650 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Dec 2017 164,604 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working ns/os (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 151,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 151,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 137,047 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 122,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,342 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 103,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 83,041 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 83,003 miles

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

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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YY09 FWK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YY09 FWK, 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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YY09 FWK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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