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M609 VGR

2009 Mitsubishi Fto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

87,023 mi
Last recorded87,023 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Fto98,293 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM609 VGR
MakeMitsubishi
ModelFto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2021 87,023 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 88,988 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 88,988 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 88,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 79,615 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 79,615 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,088 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 74,706 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,410 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,410 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,977 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 67,350 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 67,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 55,427 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 55,427 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 53,162 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 53,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 37,082 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,082 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2009 30,708 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre pressure lo

Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,692 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 30,692 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Fto?

Based on 55,254 MOT tests across 5,410 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
4,598
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
5,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,056
Steering rack gaiter split 4,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,664
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,359
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 3,346
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M609 VGR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Fto models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 98,293 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 Fto fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 4,056 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M609 VGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Fto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Fto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M609 VGR is a 2009 Mitsubishi Fto, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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