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WV09 HWH

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,887 mi
Last recorded180,887 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 HWH
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 180,887 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT COLUMN/RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE MOUNTING AREA BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2026 180,887 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage AT COLUMN/RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 175,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f & o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2025 175,083 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f & o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 169,076 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear both rear axle bushes slightly cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2024 169,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear both rear axle bushes slightly cracking

Pass 17 Oct 2023 162,664 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f & o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 157,907 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 151,888 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 144,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 144,038 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 139,367 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 132,462 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 127,442 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 121,197 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,039 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 114,039 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,135 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 62,189 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,041 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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WV09 HWH is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HWH, 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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WV09 HWH is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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