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CX09 XXA

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc

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Valid

Expires5 Nov 2026

Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)

Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,380 mi

Last recorded150,380 miles

Recorded on6 Nov 2025

Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 XXA

MakeMitsubishi

ModelLancer

Year2009

ColourBlue

Fuel typePetrol

Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail

Pass 6 Nov 2025 150,380 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Bothside (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Traling Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Traling Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Bothside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 147,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered by under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 147,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Covered by under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 146,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

rear suspension area is corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 124,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 124,531 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phono holder stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and very worn on inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all suspension components looking corroded

offside and nearside front inner wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Jun 2022 121,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

all suspension looking very corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes de-laminating

Fail 15 Jun 2022 121,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 back (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated very perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

all suspension looking very corroded

offside and nearside rear trailing arm front bushes de-laminating

Pass 17 Jun 2021 118,853 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 109,382 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2020 109,314 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Under Cover Insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jun 2019 102,105 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 91,610 miles

Coolant level low

Cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 91,610 miles

Coolant level low

Cover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 82,183 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

Fail 19 May 2017 82,183 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,635 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,073 miles

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,979 miles

Pass 13 Mar 2013 47,073 miles

Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,996 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Lancer?

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

76.3%

Pass Rate

5,235

Miles/Year

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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CX09 XXA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CX09 XXA, 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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CX09 XXA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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