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WJ59 UAP

2009 Mitsubishi Lancer

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

151,880 mi
Last recorded151,880 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer69,320 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 UAP
MakeMitsubishi
ModelLancer
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 151,880 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 127,218 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,866 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 108,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 91,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Dec 2021 91,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Dec 2020 71,037 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2020 71,036 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 43,765 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 35,433 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 33,850 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread low

Offside Front tyre tread low

Pass 11 Jun 2016 31,088 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,879 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,576 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 20,134 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 16,617 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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WJ59 UAP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ59 UAP, 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 WJ59 UAP registered?

WJ59 UAP is a 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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