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WM09 RWO

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 RWO
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,936 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 78,934 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 75,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 75,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 73,137 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 73,132 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,515 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides rear brake hoses has corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin, advise replace it (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear trailing arms front mounting areas and both rear inner sills / jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 57,977 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 55,762 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 52,599 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 49,263 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 44,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 40,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 36,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Jul 2014 28,392 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 23,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 19,012 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 11,800 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
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 RWO is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RWO, 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 WM09 RWO registered?

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

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The MOT history for WM09 RWO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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