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WV09 HVZ

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,525 mi
Last recorded94,525 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 HVZ
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 94,525 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 89,304 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 89,304 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 85,183 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 80,551 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 75,112 miles

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

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

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 70,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 65,027 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 65,027 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 53,254 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2015 53,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 44,551 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 44,540 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Mar 2014 42,299 miles

Both front discs showing signs of being over heated at some point

Both front tyres on 3mm of tread and both inner edges almost into the cord

Both rear discs have a corroded lip

Oil leak from N/S/R drive shaft oil seal (dripping)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,250 miles

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

rear diff slight leek

Pass 31 Mar 2012 21,521 miles

both front tyres cracked between tread

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2012 21,521 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked between tread

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

slight surface corrosion on brake discs

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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WV09 HVZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in White with a 1,998cc 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 WV09 HVZ, 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 WV09 HVZ registered?

WV09 HVZ is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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