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WN09 WXV

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,200 mi
Last recorded91,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN09 WXV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 91,200 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 91,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 80,917 miles

General corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 80,917 miles

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

General corrosion on underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

Pass 2 May 2023 71,564 miles

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

General corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 61,137 miles

Corrosion to underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 61,137 miles

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

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

Corrosion to underbody, subframes and suspension components

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 55,464 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 55,223 miles

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inside edges.

Fail 23 Mar 2020 55,222 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven on inside edges.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 34,967 miles

Offside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 3 Apr 2018 30,474 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 28,656 miles

Nearside Front very slight movement in steering arm inner joint

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,037 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,383 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 23,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 20,368 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 15,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 15,883 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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WN09 WXV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WN09 WXV, 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 WN09 WXV registered?

WN09 WXV is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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