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WR09 WVK

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,248 mi
Last recorded96,248 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR09 WVK
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 96,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 96,245 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,161 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 93,327 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both offside and nearside rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,541 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 89,336 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 87,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 82,841 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 82,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 50,913 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,000 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 53,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2016 47,493 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,264 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,853 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 32,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 32,843 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear tyres wearing badly and un even on inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,594 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 21,217 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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WR09 WVK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WR09 WVK, 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 WVK registered?

WR09 WVK is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 June 2009.

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