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HV09 VHK

2009 Mitsubishi Grandis

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,369 mi
Last recorded169,369 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis89,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 VHK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelGrandis
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 169,369 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 169,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 158,617 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted.

rear wiper blade ripped.

Fail 17 Dec 2019 158,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted.

rear wiper blade ripped.

Fail 19 Nov 2019 158,597 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Door mirror damaged - revealing sharp edge

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wiper blade defective

Spare tyre defective Deflated ()

Fail 3 Sep 2019 156,366 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by Private Hire licence plate (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 136,439 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 136,439 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror unit damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under tray fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror unit damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under tray fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 109,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 96,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged on reflector

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

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

Fail 27 May 2016 96,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged on reflector

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake travel long

Fail 29 Jun 2015 83,291 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

handbrake travel long

Pass 27 Jun 2014 70,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 54,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Third row nearside seat belt damaged but ok

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,481 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some wear to rear discs

wipers split on ends

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Grandis?

Based on 71,169 MOT tests across 4,473 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
7,509
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
4,473
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,423
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,652
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,512
position lamp(s) not working 1,074
Registration plate lamp not working 860
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HV09 VHK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 89,511 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 Grandis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,423 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV09 VHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Grandis typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Grandis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV09 VHK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Grandis, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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