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YY59 NSF

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,415 mi
Last recorded121,415 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY59 NSF
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 121,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 121,409 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 116,879 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mctop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mctop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 116,870 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mctop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mctop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,820 miles

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

Vehicle structure/Front subframe/Rear Axle & suspension related components covered in Underseal

Pass 29 Nov 2022 95,672 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2021 85,768 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 85,768 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,699 miles

Exhaust system very corroded at rear

Pass 18 Nov 2019 66,652 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 66,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 55,417 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 49,111 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 45,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 38,764 miles

Front removed items from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Dec 2014 32,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Nov 2013 26,399 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,375 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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YY59 NSF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YY59 NSF, 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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YY59 NSF is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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