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WM09 RWL

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Grey Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,276 mi
Last recorded123,276 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 RWL
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 123,276 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 123,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 112,169 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 112,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 104,709 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,709 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,596 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn and poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nsf and nsr brakes slight lagging

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,294 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 94,098 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 94,098 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both worn/poor (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,999 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2019 87,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 86,228 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 86,228 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,133 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 64,696 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 64,696 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 51,601 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 38,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 23,572 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner tread section.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner tread section.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 23,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre scrubbing inner tread section.

o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner tread section.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 20,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WM09 RWL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Grey with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WM09 RWL, 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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WM09 RWL is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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