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DN59 UPY

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

58,611 mi
Last recorded58,611 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 UPY
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 58,611 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 56,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 54,174 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 51,661 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 49,227 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 46,829 miles

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

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

Rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Rear suspension has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,331 miles

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

both sub frames have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2018 40,389 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 36,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,993 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 32,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 28,978 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 25,590 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 22,399 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 18,567 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs inner faces poor condition

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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DN59 UPY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 DN59 UPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DN59 UPY registered?

DN59 UPY is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is DN59 UPY safe to buy?

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