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WP09 RYZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,353 mi
Last recorded74,353 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 RYZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 74,353 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,287 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 67,287 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 60,572 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 60,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2022 51,899 miles

Front both head lamp aims just met due to lense

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body flaky ( corroded ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 42,961 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 32,651 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 23,237 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 23,181 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 23,181 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 22,861 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 22,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 20,752 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 19,327 miles

both rear tyres tread slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2014 17,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 15,941 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,635 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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WP09 RYZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WP09 RYZ, 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 WP09 RYZ registered?

WP09 RYZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 7 July 2009.

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