2009 Mitsubishi Lancer 1.8L Petrol · XKZ 2248
2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Mar 2009. Recorded mileage 155,199 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- MITSUBISHI LANCER
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Personal Export
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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XKZ 2248 Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2024
- 155,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
XKZ 2248 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer (XKZ 2248) between March 2018 and June 2024.
The record contains 6 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
XKZ 2248 Mileage History
- 26/03/201878,201 mi
- 29/03/201991,040 mi+12,839 mi
- 26/03/2021110,699 mi+19,659 mi
- 22/03/2022126,097 mi+15,398 mi
- 01/04/2022126,555 mi+458 mi
- 29/06/2023146,836 mi+20,281 mi
- 04/07/2023147,006 mi+170 mi
- 28/06/2024155,196 mi+8,190 mi
- 29/06/2024155,199 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,298 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Lancer
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: MITSUBISHI LANCER
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Wheel Arch Rust(Moderate)
Corrosion often starts in the rear arches where mud and salt get trapped behind the lip.
- CVT Transmission Whine(Moderate)
The CVT gearbox can develop a whine if the fluid is old or the transmission has been overheated.
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