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WP09 RZA

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

31,575 mi
Last recorded31,575 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 RZA
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 31,575 miles

BOTH FRONT SIDE MIRROR CASINGS BROKEN.

Bumper damaged BUT NOT likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 31,555 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2022 31,555 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 30,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has movement & lack of reserve travel indicating adjustment required.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 30,744 miles

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

Offside Rear 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))

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

Parking brake lever has movement & lack of reserve travel indicating adjustment required.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,728 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 29,728 miles

Front Bumper damaged

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))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 28,570 miles

Front Bumper Damaged

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper Damaged

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 26,585 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Bodywork damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 25,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 23,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 22,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 20,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 19,039 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 17,329 miles

Damage to both nearside doors

Damage to rear bumper

Fail 1 Aug 2012 17,291 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cuts to offside front tyre tread

damage to both nearside doors

damage to rear bumper

scratches to bonnet

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 RZA is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WP09 RZA, 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 RZA registered?

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

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