2009 Mitsubishi Lancer · 4,266 MOT tests
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer reliability
2009 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Lancer years (4,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- 36.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Mitsubishi Lancers: 33.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 96,483
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,266
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 7.9% of tests fail here (152% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 40% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Suspension13.9%
- Brakes11.7%
- Steering7.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.8%
- Tyres5.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 6.24%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 6.12%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 3.45%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 3.23%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
ABS warning lamp shows a fault 3.14%
A lit ABS warning means the anti-lock system may not work, so wheels could lock during emergency braking.
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint worn 2.74%
A worn linkage ball joint can rattle, affect handling and eventually fail, so it should be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.32%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.31%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.24%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.43%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (5.93%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer reliable?
2009 Mitsubishi Lancers fail 36.3% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Lancer years (4,266 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (6.24% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (6.12% of tests), stop lamp not working (3.45% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer shows 96,483 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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