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WR09 UZB

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,519 mi
Last recorded72,519 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 UZB
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 72,519 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 2 Apr 2026 72,457 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 27 Mar 2025 68,653 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear suspension components and ,mounting areas are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 64,754 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 61,590 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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 59,820 miles

slight misting to both front headlamps

Pass 7 May 2021 58,059 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,308 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 57,308 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 54,157 miles

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

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

both n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm ball joint dust covers perished

cut to inner sidewall n/s rear tyre no visible cords

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,596 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 47,365 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 45,220 miles

Nearside Front tyre has chunks missing from the sidewall.

Pass 1 May 2015 42,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 37,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 30,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 23,981 miles

both wipers leaving slight line on screen

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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WR09 UZB is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Black 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 WR09 UZB, 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 WR09 UZB registered?

WR09 UZB is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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The MOT history for WR09 UZB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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