2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.5L Petrol · F8 BUR
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Jul 2009. Recorded mileage 89,384 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F8 BUR Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 89,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F8 BUR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (F8 BUR) between August 2012 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
F8 BUR Mileage History
- 02/08/201213,796 mi
- 25/07/201319,808 mi+6,012 mi
- 23/07/201425,618 mi+5,810 mi
- 23/07/201425,618 mi
- 22/07/201530,822 mi+5,204 mi
- 23/07/201530,822 mi
- 20/07/201634,372 mi+3,550 mi
- 19/07/201737,859 mi+3,487 mi
- 30/07/201840,147 mi+2,288 mi
- 31/07/201840,183 mi+36 mi
- 31/07/201942,203 mi+2,020 mi
- 28/07/202048,608 mi+6,405 mi
- 31/07/202048,674 mi+66 mi
- 31/07/202153,983 mi+5,309 mi
- 03/08/202154,004 mi+21 mi
- 12/08/202261,469 mi+7,465 mi
- 12/08/202261,469 mi
- 31/07/202375,586 mi+14,117 mi
- 29/08/202485,790 mi+10,204 mi
- 29/08/202485,790 mi
- 15/08/202587,765 mi+1,975 mi
- 15/08/202587,765 mi
- 17/08/202689,352 mi+1,587 mi
- 25/08/202689,384 mi+32 mi
Average of roughly 5,375 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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