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NU59 WVP

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Red Petrol 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 WVP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 86,745 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2026 86,693 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2025 83,364 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp n/w

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2025 83,305 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp n/w

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 79,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,639 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 75,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,347 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 66,124 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,402 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 61,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,906 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,204 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 47,367 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 41,986 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 36,538 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2014 34,465 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 25,752 miles

Both rear tyres perished due to been been 5 year old tyres, DOT Code 4308.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,445 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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NU59 WVP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Red with a 1,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NU59 WVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NU59 WVP registered?

NU59 WVP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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