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WP09 RZE

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

92,610 mi
Last recorded92,610 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP09 RZE
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 92,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 86,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 82,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 82,194 miles

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

Both headlight aims are slightly cloudy

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 78,367 miles

Both plastic headlight lens are beginning to go cloudy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,097 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 66,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake pads 50% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,387 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 49,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 46,297 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 46,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits around tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splits around tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 42,101 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 38,972 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 33,627 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 RZE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WP09 RZE, 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 RZE registered?

WP09 RZE is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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