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EO09 WYW

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,148 mi
Last recorded116,148 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO09 WYW
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 116,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 110,943 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 110,932 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,243 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 97,951 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 97,950 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,800 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))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 90,544 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,219 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 80,219 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 67,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 53,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low tread inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 37,498 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 30,152 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front and nearside rear tyres perishing - cracking within tread grooves

both front tyres worn at inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 25,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre perished - treads cracking

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 25,421 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished - heavily cracked treads

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 13,032 miles

cut in offside rear tyre treads but still meets reqirements for a pass.

nearside rear tyre slight cracking between treads.

offside rear tyre slight cracking between treads.

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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EO09 WYW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO09 WYW, 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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EO09 WYW is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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