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AM09 ZHE

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,570 mi
Last recorded157,570 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM09 ZHE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 157,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 154,087 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 152,266 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 152,266 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arms slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 144,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 134,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 127,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 127,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 580 bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 127,926 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 122,599 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 117,855 miles

Nearside Front Inner track rod arm slight play

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

Based on 382,912 MOT tests across 33,260 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,235
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
33,260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,095
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,710
position lamp(s) not working 4,694
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,425
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,236
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AM09 ZHE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 69,320 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 Lancer fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM09 ZHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Lancer typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Mitsubishi Lancer is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM09 ZHE registered?

AM09 ZHE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for AM09 ZHE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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