2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · KM59 JCV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent MOT data. The latest test conducted on 2 January 2025 at 104,262 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety standards. While the history shows minor failures immediately preceding the passes in both 2024 and 2025, these were successfully rectified before the final inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a well-used vehicle of seventeen years. Having covered roughly 104,262 miles, the Lancer has averaged approximately 6,133 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate usage profiles. Between the January 2023 test at 92,317 miles and the January 2024 test at 95,770 miles, the car covered only 3,453 miles, followed by an increase of 8,492 miles in the subsequent year. This fluctuation in usage suggests periods of standing which can occasionally lead to the deterioration of rubber-based components or fluid degradation. Despite the clean recent results, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension components. Given the age of the vehicle, priority should be placed on checking on the sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for this era. The buyer should also check for worn suspension bushes and leaking dampers, as the MOT record does not capture these issues until they become a failure. A thorough check of the brake discs and calipers is necessary to ensure that the lower annual mileage has not led to uneven wear or seizing of the braking hardware.